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title: "Question 128: What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
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# Question 128: What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties required toward them; envying at, contempt of, and rebellion against, their persons and places, in their lawful counsels, commands, and corrections; cursing, mocking, and all such refractory and scandalous carriage, as proves a shame and dishonor to them and their government.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 15:4-6; Num. 11:28-29; 1 Sam. 8:7; Isa. 3:5; 2 Sam. 15:1-12; Ex. 21:15; 1 Sam. 10:27; 1 Sam. 2:25; Deut. 21:18-21; Prov. 30:11, 17; Prov. 19:26.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=140)

## Related reading

- [Question 127](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-127-what-is-the-honor-that-inferiors-owe-to-their/)
- [Question 129](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-129-what-is-required-of-superiors-towards-their-inferiors/)

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