Question 80: What is required in the eighth commandment?

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What is required in the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment requires the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others.

Scripture Proofs

Genesis 30:30

And now when shall I provide for mine own house also?

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith.

Leviticus 25:35

If thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.