this world, and to plunge our soul into unquenchable fire.2
1'He who soweth iniquity shall reap evils' (Prov. xxii. 8). 2 ' What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?' (Matt. xvi. 26).
14. What are we commanded by the Seventh Commandment?
We are commanded to give to every one his due, and to be charitable to our neighbor.
Application. Give to every one his own, and be contented with what you have. 'A little, justly gained, is better than much, gained unjustly.' Never steal anything, be it ever so little, and mind this true saying: 'Small beginnings make great endings.' Beware of daintiness, drunkenness, idleness, gambling, vain show, and finery; for all this leads people to robbery and theft, and brings them to ruin.
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD.
'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
1. What does the Eighth Commandment forbid?
The Eighth Commandment forbids above all to give false evidence; that is, to say in a court of justice what is not true.
'And bringing two men, sons of the devil, they made them sit against him [Naboth]; and they, like men of the devil, bore witness against him before the people' (3 Kings xxi. 13).
2. How are we to give evidence in a court of justice?
We must tell the exact truth, just as we know it, and neither more nor less.
3. What other sins are forbidden by the Eighth Commandment?
1. Lies and hypocrisy; 2. Detraction and calumny or slander; 3. False suspicion and rash judgment; and, in
