Baltimore Catechism 20

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259. What is the seventh commandment of God?
The seventh commandment of God is: Thou shalt not .
260. What are we commanded by the seventh commandment?
By the seventh commandment we are commanded to what belongs to others, to live up to our business agreements, and to our just debts.
261. What does the seventh commandment forbid?
Besides stealing, the seventh commandment forbids , unjust keeping of what belongs to others, unjust to the property of others, and the accepting of by public officials.
262. Are we obliged to restore to the owner stolen goods, or their value?
We are obliged to restore to the owner stolen goods, or their , whenever we are able.
263. Are we obliged to repair damage unjustly done to the property of others?
We are obliged to repair damage unjustly done to the property of others, or to pay the of the damage, as far as we are able.
264. What is the eighth commandment of God?
The eighth commandment of God is: Thou shalt not bear witness against thy neighbor.
265. What are we commanded by the eighth commandment?
By the eighth commandment we are commanded to speak the in all things, but especially in what concerns the good name and honor of others.
266. What does the eighth commandment forbid?
The eighth commandment forbids , rash judgment, detraction, , and the telling of we are bound to keep.
267. When does a person commit the sin of rash judgment?
A person commits the sin of rash judgment when, without sufficient reason, he something harmful to another's character.
268. When does a person commit the sin of detraction?
A person commits the sin of detraction when, without a good reason, he makes the hidden of another.
269. When does a person commit the sin of calumny or slander?
A person commits the sin of calumny or slander when by he injures the good name of another.
270. When are we obliged to keep a secret?
We are obliged to keep a secret when we have to do so, when our office it, or when the good of another demands it.
271. What must a person do who has sinned by detraction or calumny, or has told a secret he is bound to keep?
A person who has sinned by detraction or calumny, or who has told a secret he is bound to keep, must the harm he has done to his neighbor, as far as he is able.