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Day 333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others? (2025) Nov 29, 2025

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Today is day 333 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

333. How did God teach Israel to respect the property of others?

God required restitution when property was stolen or destroyed; and he forbade unjust loans and oppression of the poor. (Exodus 21:33–22:15; Leviticus 25:35–37; Psalm 37:21–22)

We will conclude today by praying The Ayin Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 121-128 found on page 436 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 332. Why does God forbid stealing? (2025) Nov 28, 2025

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Today is day 332 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

332. Why does God forbid stealing?

God is Creator and Lord of this world, and all things come from him. Therefore, I must never take what God has not entrusted to me. (Exodus 23:19a; Leviticus 19:10–11a, 23–25; 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalms 24:1–2; 50:7–12; Romans 13:9; Ephesians 4:28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 9 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 331. What is stealing? (2025) Nov 27, 2025

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Today is day 331 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

331. What is stealing?

Stealing is the unauthorized and willful taking of what rightly belongs to another. (Joshua 7:10–26; Proverbs 1:10–19; Luke 19:1–10; Acts 5:1–11)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 26 found on page 622 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 330. What is the eighth commandment? (2025) Nov 26, 2025

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Today is day 330 and we are studying The Eighth Commandment.

330. What is the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 329. How else is the seventh commandment broken? (2025) Nov 25, 2025

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Today is day 329 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

329. How else is the seventh commandment broken?

Violations of this law include sexual harassment and abuse, rape, incest, pedophilia, bestiality, same-sex sexual acts, prostitution, pornography, and any other form of lust in thought, word, or deed. (Leviticus 18:6–30; Matthew 5:27–28; Romans 1:24–28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 18 found on page 619 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy? (2025) Nov 24, 2025

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Today is day 328 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy?

Yes. God calls some to an unmarried life of faithfulness and chastity. This calling enables them to devote their lives to God’s service without the responsibilities of marriage and family. (Matthew 19:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:32–35)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 52.For Those We Love and Prayer 15. For Monastic Orders and Vocations found on page 662 and 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment? (2025) Nov 23, 2025

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Today is day 327 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

327. How should a single person keep the seventh commandment?

Those who are single should honor as holy their own bodies and those of others by refraining from sexual acts, lewd speech, or lustful thoughts. They should nurture chaste and loyal friendships, and uphold the common life of their families, fellowships, and churches. (1 Corinthians 6:12–20; 7:6–9)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 94.For a Virtuous Heart found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 326. Is divorce ever permitted? (2025) Nov 22, 2025

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Today is day 326 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

326. Is divorce ever permitted?

The New Testament permits divorce in some cases; however, out of love for his people, God hates divorce because it severs what he has joined, causes immeasurable pain, and destroys family life. (Matthew 5:31–32; 19:7–9; 1 Corinthians 7:10–16)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 42.For the Human Family found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment? (2025) Nov 21, 2025

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Today is day 325 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

325. What else did Jesus teach concerning this commandment?

Jesus also taught that divorce violates God’s intention for marriage. (Matthew 19:1–9; Mark 10:1–12)

We will conclude today by praying the Samekh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 113-120 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 324. Why does God forbid adultery? (2025) Nov 20, 2025

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Today is day 324 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

324. Why does God forbid adultery?

Adultery is a sin against one’s spouse or spouse-to-be; against the sexual partners with whom it is committed; against their children, family, and friends; against human society by undermining the institution of marriage; and against God, in whose Name marriage vows are made. (2 Samuel 11:2–12:14; Proverbs 5; Malachi 2:13–16)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 6 found on page 616 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

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