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title: "Question 65: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 65: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to every on"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=167"
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# Question 65: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to every one in their several places and relations.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 15:4-6; Ezek. 34:2-4; Rom. 13:8.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=167)

## Related reading

- [What does “Reformed” mean?](https://ctkrp.org/learn/what-is-reformed/)
- [Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 19: Of the Law of God](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-19-law-of-god/)
- [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 39: What is the duty which God requireth of man?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-39-what-is-the-duty-which-god-requireth-of-man/)
- [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 91: What is the duty which God requireth of man?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-91-what-is-the-duty-which-god-requireth-of-man/)
- [Question 64](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-64-what-is-required-in-the-fifth-commandment/)
- [Question 66](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-66-what-is-the-reason-annexed-to-the-fifth-commandment/)

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