Archive for September 8th, 2009

Shorter Catechism, week 36

September 8, 2009

Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.[155]

Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others.[156]

Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor, unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.[157]