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The Duty God Requires of Man

What is required in the eighth commandment?

Answer

The eighth commandment requireth the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others (Genesis 30:30; 1 Timothy 5:8; Leviticus 25:35; Deuteronomy 22:1-5; Exodus 23:4-5; Genesis 47:14,20).