There is a better way to interact with our fellow humans. Each clause below is worthy of serious thought, and honest heart-examination:

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Q. 144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment?

A. The duties required in the ninth commandment are:

the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man, and the good name of our neighbor, as well as our own;

appearing and standing for the truth;

and from the heart, sincerely, freely, clearly, and fully, speaking the truth, and only the truth, in matters of

judgment and justice, and in all other things whatsoever;

a charitable esteem of our neighbors;

loving, desiring, and rejoicing in their good name;

sorrowing for and covering of their infirmities;

freely acknowledging of their gifts and graces, defending their innocency;

a ready receiving of a good report, and unwillingness to admit of an evil report, concerning them;

discouraging talebearers, flatterers, and slanderers;

love and care of our own good name, and defending it when need requireth;

keeping of lawful promises;

studying and practicing of whatsoever things are true, honest, lovely, and of good report.

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