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An Explicatory Catechism

Question 69

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 69

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What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment?

The sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour unjustly, and whatsoever rendeth thereunto.

What is chiefly forbidden in this Commandment?

The taking away of our own life, or the life of others unjustly. Gen. 4. 8 &c. Acts 16. 27, 28.

Since these are but the chief sins forbidden, what are the other sins you take your self to be necessarily engaged against by vertue of this Commandment?

1. Causeless and immoderate anger, and long continued (though not causeless) anger.a 2. Contumelious Railing and Contentious language.b 3. Malice and Hatred.c 4. Meditating Revenge of wrongsd 5. Oppression, biting Usury and hardning our hearts against others in their extreamest necessity.e 6. Pride and Envy.f 7. Murmuring against and complaining of Gods providential administrations, not contented with such things as we have.g 8. Fear of want and distrust of Gods All-sufficiency. 9. Impatiency of Spirit under vexing frustrations and disappointments.h

How are these sins forbidden in this Commandment?

As they are degrees of, or temptations and incentments to Murder, or tending thereunto.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aMatthew 5:21–22; Ephesians 4:26–27
  2. bMatthew 5:22; James 1:2
  3. cEphesians 4:31; 1 John 3:15
  4. dRomans 12:19; Matthew 5:39; 2 Samuel 13:20–29
  5. eIsaiah 1:15–17; Psalm 12:5; Proverbs 14:31; Exodus 1:14; 22:25; Nehemiah 5:7, 11; James 2:16; Job 29:13; Luke 10:30–33
  6. fEsther 6:13; Acts 7:9; Matthew 27:18; James 3:14; Proverbs 14:30
  7. gHebrews 13:5; Matthew 26:14–16
  8. h2 Samuel 17:7, 14, 23; Matthew 27:3–5

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