Luther’s Small Catechism: 7th and 8th Commandments. Holding people and their possessions sacred.

Do not steal possessions. In Christ’s forgiveness and the help of the Holy Spirit, start helping others keep their possession and income.  Stop feeling bad about having possessions while others have limited possessions.  In Christ’s forgiveness and the help of the Holy Spirit, start using your possessions for the good of your neighbor.  Stop gossiping.  In Christ’s forgiveness and the help Holy Spirit’s help, hold other’s reputation sacred and start explaining everything in the kindest way.  Lord have mercy.  Rev. Mark Bestul, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the 7th and 8th commandments of Luther’s Small Catechism.  Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.