Catechisma

The Ten Commandments

Q2. What does this mean?

We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

Deuteronomy 6:5

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

Psalm 118:8

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

Read Luther’s expanded teaching

From the Large Catechism (1529)