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Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

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The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

Acts 16:28; Gen. 9:6.

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Index: COMMANDMENTS, TEN Perfect rule of righteousness
Index: DUTY OF GOD In the Ten Commandments
Index: LABOR To be moderately used
Index: LIFE Life of any not to be taken except in case of public justice, lawful war, or necessary defense
Index: PASSIONS To be restrained
Index: QUARRELING And provoking words sinful
Index: RECREATIONS To be moderately used

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Acts 16:28
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Acts 16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
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Genesis 9:6
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Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
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