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title: "Question 119: What are the sins forbidden in the fourth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 119: What are the sins forbidden in the fourth commandment? The sins forbidden in the fourth commandment are, all omissions of the duties required, all careless, negligent, and unprofit"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=138"
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# Question 119: What are the sins forbidden in the fourth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The sins forbidden in the fourth commandment are, all omissions of the duties required, all careless, negligent, and unprofitable performing of them, and being weary of them; all profaning the day by idleness, and doing that which is in itself sinful; and by all needless works, words, and thoughts, about our worldly employments and recreations.

Scripture proofs: Ezek 22:26; Acts 20:7, 9; Ezek. 33:30-32; Amos 8:5; Mal. 1:13; Ezek. 23:38; Jer. 17:24, 27; Isa. 58:13.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=138)

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