What does God require in the sixth commandment?
I am not to dishonour, hate, injure, or kill my neighbour by thoughts, words, or gestures, and much less by deeds, whether personally or through another; rather, I am to put away all desire of revenge. Moreover, I am not to harm or recklessly endanger myself. Therefore, also, the government bears the sword to prevent murder.
Proofs
- I am not to dishonour, hate, injure, or kill my neighbour by thoughts, words, or gestures, and much less by deeds, whether personally or through another; (Genesis 9:6; Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:21–22; Matthew 26:52)
- rather, I am to put away all desire of revenge. (Proverbs 25:21–22; Matthew 18:35; Romans 12:19; Ephesians 4:26)
- Moreover, I am not to harm or recklessly endanger myself. (Matthew 4:7; Matthew 26:52; Romans 13:11–14)
- Therefore, also, the government bears the sword to prevent murder. (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:14; Romans 13:4)