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