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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

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 way of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour unjustly, and whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

God forbiddeth the taking away of,

1. Our own life.a*

2. The life of our neighbour unjustly,b†

3. God forbiddeth whatsoever tendeth to the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly.c‡

Notes

  1. *Acts 16.28. Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thy self no harm.
  2. †Gen. 9.6. Whoso sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed.
  3. ‡Prov. 24.11, 12. If thou forbear to deliver them, that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain. 12. If thou sayest, behold, we knew it not, doth not he that pondereth the heart, consider it?

Proofs

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

  1. aActs 16:28
  2. bGenesis 9:6
  3. cProverbs 24:11–12

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