Longer Catechism (Orthodox) 3.81

Chapter 3 — Part I — Article I (Of God the Father)

Section 81. Q. Why is it necessary to salvation not only to believe, but also to confess the orthodox faith? A. Because if any one, to preserve his temporal life or earthly goods, shrink from confessing the orthodox faith, he shows thereby that he has not a true faith in God the Saviour, and the life of happiness to come.