Question 75: What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

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What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

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

Scripture Proofs

Acts 16:28

Do thyself no harm.

Genesis 9:6

Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed.

Matthew 5:22

Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.

1 John 3:15

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer.