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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

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.

God requireth all lawful endeavours, to preserve,

1. Our own life.a*

2. The life of others.b†

Notes

  1. *Eph. 5.28, 29. So ought men to love their wives, even as their own bodies. 29. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it.
  2. †Psal. 82.3, 4. Defend the poor and fatherless. 4. Deliver the poor and needy. Job. 29.13. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me.

Proofs

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

  1. aEphesians 5:28–29
  2. bPsalm 82:3–4; Job 29:13

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