What are the sins forbidden in the fourth commandment?

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The sins forbidden in the fourth commandment are, all omissions of the duties required, all careless, negligent, and unprofitable performing of them, and being weary of them; all profaning the day by idleness, and doing that which is in itself sinful; and by all needless works, words, and thoughts, about our worldly employments and recreations.

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  • The sins forbidden in the fourth commandment are, all omissions of the duties required, (Ezekiel 22:26)
  • all careless, negligent, and unprofitable performing of them, and being weary of them; (Acts 20:7, 9; Ezekiel 33:30–32; Amos 8:5; Malachi 1:13)
  • all profaning the day by idleness, and doing that which is in itself sinful; (Ezekiel 23:38)
  • and by all needless works, words, and thoughts, about our worldly employments and recreations. (Jeremiah 17:24, 27; Isaiah 58:13)