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The Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Commandments. Lesson 14. The Eighth Commandment. Love for Reputation, a good name. A truth to remember. God wants us to have a good reputation, especially since we represent Him as a Christian. Christians Will Guard Their Tongues.
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The Eighth, Ninth, and TenthCommandments Lesson 14
The Eighth Commandment Love for Reputation, a good name
A truth to remember God wants us to have a good reputation, especially since we represent Him as a Christian.
Christians Will Guard Their Tongues • We will not want to slander or lie about others. • We will not want to speak unlovingly about anyone, even if it’s true (gossip).
Christians WILL use their tongues kindly • To speak the TRUTH in LOVE. • To always say what is BEST for others.
The Ninth and Tenth Commandments Love for Godly contentment.
A truth to remember God is as concerned about our thoughts and desires as He is about our words or actions.
Christians will NOT want to • Covet, that is, have a sinful desire for anything that is forbidden to us by God. • Sinfully try to get what belongs to others.
Christians WILL want to • Be content and thankful for what we have since we know God will give us whatever we need. • Desire and seek only what pleases God.