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title: "Question 11: What are God’s works of providence? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
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# Question 11: What are God’s works of providence? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

God’s works of providence are, his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Scripture proofs: Ps. 145:17; Ps. 104:24; Isa. 28:29; Heb. 1:3; Ps. 103:19; Matt. 10:29-31.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=160)

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- [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 7: What are the decrees of God?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-7-what-are-the-decrees-of-god/)
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