The Book of Confessions - The Presbyterian Leader
The Book of Confessions - The Presbyterian Leader
The Book of Confessions - The Presbyterian Leader
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A. <strong>The</strong> reason annexed to the Fifth Commandment in these words, "that thy days may<br />
be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee," (1499) is an express promise <strong>of</strong> long<br />
life and prosperity, as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good, to all such as keep<br />
this Commandment. (1500)<br />
Q. 134. Which is the Sixth Commandment?<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> Sixth Commandment is, "Thou shalt not kill." (1501)<br />
Q. 135. What are the duties required in the Sixth Commandment?<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> duties required in the Sixth Commandment are: all careful studies and lawful<br />
endeavors, to preserve the life <strong>of</strong> ourselves (1502) and others, (1503) by resisting all thoughts<br />
and purposes, (1504) subduing all passions, (1505) and avoiding all occasions, (1506)<br />
temptations, (1507) and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life <strong>of</strong> any; (1508) by<br />
just defense there<strong>of</strong> against violence; (1509) patient bearing <strong>of</strong> the hand <strong>of</strong> God, (1510)<br />
quietness <strong>of</strong> mind, (1511) cheerfulness <strong>of</strong> spirit, (1512) a sober use <strong>of</strong> meat, (1513)<br />
drink, (1514) physic, (1515) sleep, (1516) labor, (1517) and recreation; (1518) by<br />
charitable thoughts, (1519) love, (1520) compassion, (1521) meekness, gentleness,<br />
kindness; (1522) peaceable, (1523) mild, and courteous speeches and behavior, (1524)<br />
forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving <strong>of</strong> injuries, and requiting<br />
good for evil; (1525) comforting and succoring the distressed, and protecting and defending the<br />
innocent. (1526)<br />
Q. 136. What are the sins forbidden in the Sixth Commandment?<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> sins forbidden in the Sixth Commandment are: all taking away the life <strong>of</strong><br />
ourselves, (1527) or <strong>of</strong> others, (1528) except in case <strong>of</strong> public justice, (1529) lawful<br />
war, (1530) or necessary defense; (1531) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful or necessary<br />
means <strong>of</strong> preservation <strong>of</strong> life; (1532) sinful anger, (1533) hatred, (1534) envy, (1535) desire <strong>of</strong><br />
revenge; (1536) all excessive passions; (1537) distracting cares; (1538) immoderate use <strong>of</strong><br />
meat, drink, (1539) labor, (1540) and recreation; (1541) provoking words; (1542)<br />
oppression, (1543) quarreling, (1544) striking, wounding, (1545) and whatsoever else tends<br />
to the destruction <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> any. (1546)<br />
Q. 137. Which is the Seventh Commandment?<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> Seventh Commandment is, "Thou shalt not commit adultery". (1547)<br />
Q. 138. What are the duties required in the Seventh Commandment?<br />
A. <strong>The</strong> duties required in the Seventh Commandment are: chastity in body, mind,<br />
affections, (1548) words, (1549) and behavior, (1550) and the preservation <strong>of</strong> it in ourselves<br />
and others; (1551) watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses; (1552) temperance, (1553)<br />
keeping <strong>of</strong> chaste company, (1554) modesty in apparel, (1555) marriage by those that have not<br />
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