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Q67. What is the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment is: "You shall not murder."

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Exodus 20:13

“Thou shalt not kill.”

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Discussion Questions

  1. 1

    What is the sixth commandment?

  2. 2

    Does "you shall not murder" only apply to actually killing someone?

  3. 3

    What did Jesus say this commandment includes in Matthew 5:22?

Illustration

You might think this commandment does not apply to you because you have never hurt anyone that badly. But Jesus said that anger and hatred in the heart already break this commandment. Calling someone worthless or wishing harm on them is a seed of the same sin.

Application

This commandment reaches deeper than actions. It reaches into thoughts and words. Ask God to show you if there is anger or hatred in your heart toward anyone, and ask him to replace it with the love that only he can give.