Part 36 (1/2)
_Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house_
_Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor histhat is thy neighbor's_
A BRIEF CONCLUSION TO THE TEN COMANDMENTS
Christ Himself says, ”Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them; this is the whole law and all the prophets”
[Matt 7:12] Now no one wishes to receive ingratitude for benefits conferred or to let another take away his good name No one wishes to have pride shoard him No one wishes to endure disobedience, wrath, a wife's i, deceit, slander; but every one wishes to find in his neighbor kindliness, thankfulness, helpfulness, truth and fidelity All this the Ten Commandments require
THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE COMMANDMENTS
_Against the First_
[Sidenote: the First Commandment]
He who in his tribulation seeks the help of sorcery, black art, or witchcraft
He who uses letters[3], signs, herbs, words[4], char-rods and incantations, and practices crystal-gazing, cloak-riding, and [5]
He who orders his life and work by lucky days, the signs of the zodiac and the advice of the fortune-tellers
He who seeks by charms and incantations to protect himself, his cattle, his house, his children and all his property against wolves, iron, fire and water
He who blames his misfortunes and tribulations on the devil or on wicked ood and evil which come from God alone, and who does not ascribe the patience
He who teer of body or soul
He who glories in his piety, his wisdoifts
He who honors God and the saints only for the sake of teetful of his soul's need
He who does not trust in God at all times, and is not confident of God'sthe faith or the grace of God
He who does not keep back others from unbelief and doubt, and does not help therace
Here, too, belong all forainst the Second_
[Sidenote: The Second Commandment]
He ears needlessly or habitually
He who perjures himself, or breaks a vow