Question 68
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 68
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What is required in the sixth Commandment?
The sixth Commandment requireth all lawful endeavours to preserve our own life and the life of others.
What doth the sixth Commandment respect?
The sixth Commandment respects our own and others life.
May we endeavour by any means whatsoever to preserve our own life and the life of others?
No.
What endeavours may we use?
All lawful endeavours.
Is not a sober and moderate use of Meat, Drink, Physick, Sleep, Labour and Recreation required, as tending to the preservation of life?
Yes.
When men presecute us in one City, may we flee into another?
Yes.a
And may we pray that the Magistrate might not bear the Sword of Iustice in vain, but be the Minister of God, a revenger to execute weath upon every one that doth evil, for the preservation of our own life, and the life of others?
Yes.b
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