Lord’s Day 40
Q107. Is it enough just to not kill our neighbor?
No. By condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to be patient, peaceful, gentle, merciful, and friendly toward them, to protect them from harm as much as we can, and to do good even to our enemies.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Matthew 7:12
Matthew 22:39
Romans 12:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
Ephesians 4:1–2
Galatians 6:1–2
Matthew 5:5, 7, 9
Romans 12:18
Luke 6:36
1 Peter 3:8
Exodus 23:4–5
Matthew 5:44–45
Romans 12:20–21
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What positive things does God command alongside "do not murder"?
- 2
Why is it not enough to simply avoid harming people?
- 3
Who is someone you could be more kind or patient with this week?
Illustration
A lifeguard does not just avoid pushing swimmers underwater. A lifeguard watches, warns, and rescues people from danger. God calls us to be more like lifeguards for the people around us. He wants us to protect and help, not just avoid doing harm.
Application
Pick one person this week and do something kind for them without being asked. It could be a sibling, a classmate, or a neighbor. Because God calls us to love actively, look for a specific way to help rather than waiting to be told.