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2147. Promises made to others in God’s name engage the divine honor, fidelity, truthfulness, and authority. They must be respected in justice. To be unfaithful to them is to misuse God’s name and in some way to make God out to be a liar.77


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

569. How can vocal prayer be described?

36. Why does the Profession of Faith begin with the words, “I believe in God”?

538. In the Old Testament, what relationship do the king and the temple have to prayer?

347. What sins are gravely opposed to the sacrament of Matrimony?

243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

247. Why is the one Mystery of Christ celebrated by the Church according to various liturgical traditions?

442. What is implied in the affirmation of God: “I am the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:2)?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?

What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?

What is the power of gratitude and how can we practice it in our daily lives, according to Psalm 100?

What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?

What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?

What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?

How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?