Catechism for Young Children · Question 95 of 145
What is the seventh commandment?
A.The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
What does this answer mean?
The seventh commandment is, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.' It protects marriage. For young children it is enough to say that God wants husbands and wives to keep their promises to each other. The next answer shows that it also asks for purity in heart and words.
What can we ask our children?
- What is the seventh commandment?
- What promise do a husband and wife make?
- Why does God care about marriage?
Can I print this question?
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.