Today is day 348 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

348. How does keeping this commandment help you to become like Christ?

By practicing love and truthfulness in speech, I grow in self-restraint, kindness, and honesty, so that I may know God with a mind free of deception, praise him with an undefiled tongue, and

more truly love my neighbor. (Proverbs 8:1–17; Matthew 15:10–20;

Ephesians 5:1–4; James 3:1–12)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 27 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Today is day 347 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

347. Must you always speak the whole truth?

To keep a confidence or to protect the innocent, I may at times

need to withhold the whole truth; and I should always exercise

discretion, that my candor may not needlessly cause harm. (Exodus 1:15–21; Joshua 2:1–14; Proverbs 11:13)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for Saint Matthias found on page 627 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Today is day 346 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

346. When is it right to speak of your neighbor’s sins?

I am forbidden to gossip or slander, but I must speak the truth in love, reporting crime, speaking against injustice, and advocating

for the helpless. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Proverbs 28:23; 31:8–9; Matthew 18:15–17; Ephesians 4:15–16; James 5:19–20)

We will conclude today by praying The Shin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 161-168 found on page 439 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 345 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

345. What sort of speech should you practice instead?

I should speak at all times with love, wisdom, and truth, so that my words may honor God, and comfort and encourage my neighbor. (Psalm 32:2; Proverbs 12:17–20; 14:25; 15:1–4; Zechariah 8:16–17; Matthew 5:33–37; Ephesians 4:25

We will conclude today by praying The Invititory in the Daily Office found on page 13 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 344 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

344. What other acts are forbidden by this commandment?

This commandment forbids all lying, slander, or gossip; all manipulative, deceitful, or insulting speech; and testifying falsely

about myself for personal gain. (Leviticus 19:15–17; Psalm 12:2–3;

Proverbs 10:18; 11:12; 16:28; Matthew 5:21–22; Romans 16:17–18;

1 Peter 2:1)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94. For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 343 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

343. How is false witness given in respect to the teaching of the Church?

All false or misleading teaching concerning the Christian faith

bears false witness against the truth of God’s Word and abuses the

authority given by Christ to his Body. (Deuteronomy 13; Matthew

24:3–14; 2 Peter 2:1–3; 1 John 2:18–27))

We will conclude today by praying the Resh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 153-160 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 342 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

342. How is false witness given in public life?

Any willful misrepresentation of the truth in legal, civic, or business affairs bears false witness, rebels against God’s will, and subverts God’s justice. (Exodus 23:1–3; Leviticus 6:1–7; Proverbs 11:1; 24:23–26, 28–29; Acts 6:8–15)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for the Renewal of Life in Morning Prayer found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 341 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

341. Why does God forbid such false witness?

Because it defames and wounds my neighbor, erodes my love

of truth, disobeys my Lord Jesus, and aligns me with Satan,

the father of lies. (Psalm 52:1–5; Proverbs 25:18; Jeremiah 9:3–9;

John 8:42–47)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 87. For Participation in the Peace of God found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 340 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

340. What is bearing false witness against your neighbor?

It is to willfully communicate a falsehood about my neighbor,

either in legal or in other matters, in order to misrepresent

them. (Deuteronomy 19:16–19; Psalm 109; Proverbs 12:17; Matthew

26:57–61)

We will conclude today by praying The Qoph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 145-152 found on page 438 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 339 and we are studying The Ninth Commandment.

339. What is the ninth commandment?

The ninth commandment is “You shall not bear false witness

against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.