What great sin does a person commit who deliberately calls on God to bear witness to a lie? A person who deliberately calls on God to bear witness to a lie commits the very grievous sin of perjury.
Thou shalt not swear falsely by my name, nor profane the name of thy God. (Leviticus 19:12)
What is a vow? A vow is a deliberate promise made to God by which a person binds himself under pain of sin to do something that is especially pleasing to God.
When thou hast made a vow to the Lord thy God, thou shalt not delay to pay it; because the Lord thy God will require it. (Deuteronomy 23:21)
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Thou shalt not swear falsely by my name, nor profane the name of thy God. (Leviticus 19:12)
What is a vow? A vow is a deliberate promise made to God by which a person binds himself under pain of sin to do something that is especially pleasing to God.
When thou hast made a vow to the Lord thy God, thou shalt not delay to pay it; because the Lord thy God will require it. (Deuteronomy 23:21)
Further reading: CCC 2101-2104
What is Flocknote.com? Yes, it powers and sponsors Catechism in a Year, but it's so much more than that. In fact, it's the smartest, most powerful communication tool a ministry can use for regular communication with its members. Invite your ministry to try it free!
About Catechism in a Year
- We send these Monday-Friday (NOT on weekends)
- Know someone who wants to join? Send them to flocknote.com/catechism
- We are using the Baltimore Catechism this year (a minor catechism with short, clear answers to the most important questions). Why not use the official CCC? Here's why. Ask your bishop to help fix this problem!
- Find more info on Catechism-in-a-year here.