Catechism for Young Children · Question 102 of 145
What does the tenth commandment teach us?
A.To be content with our lot.
What does this answer mean?
The tenth commandment teaches us to be content with our lot, meaning what God has given us. Contentment is being thankful and satisfied rather than always wanting more. It is a good answer to say at birthdays and Christmas. Contentment trusts that God gives what is good.
What can we ask our children?
- What does the tenth commandment teach us?
- What does 'content' mean?
- What has God given you to be thankful for?
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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.