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title: "Question 112: What is required in the third commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 112: What is required in the third commandment? The third commandment requires, that the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths"
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-112-what-is-required-in-the-third-commandment/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=136"
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# Question 112: What is required in the third commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The third commandment requires, that the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths, vows, lots, his works, and whatsoever else there is whereby he makes himself known, be holily and reverently used in thought, meditation, word, and writing; by an holy profession, and answerable conversation, to the glory of God, and the good of ourselves and others.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 6:9; Deut. 28:58; Ps. 29:2; Ps. 68:4; Rev. 15:3-4; Mal. 1:14; Eccl. 5:1; Ps. 138:2; 1 Cor. 11:24-25, 28-29; 1 Tim. 2:8; Jer. 4:2; Eccl. 5:2, 4-6; Acts 1:24, 26; Job 36:24; Mal. 3:16; Ps. 8:1, 3-4, 9; Col. 3:17; Ps. 105:2, 5; Ps. 102:18; 1 Pet. 3: 15; Mic. 4:5; Phil. 1:27; 1 Cor. 10:31; Jer. 32:39; 1 Pet. 2:12.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=136)

## Related reading

- [Question 111](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-111-which-is-the-third-commandment/)
- [Question 113](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-113-what-are-the-sins-forbidden-in-the-third-commandment/)

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