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Westminster Shorter Catechism 66-70

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Q. 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?
A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God’s glory, and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.

Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3.

Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 20:13.

Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavours to preserve our own life, and the life of others.

Ephesians 5:28-29; 1 Kings 18:4.

Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

Acts 16:28; Genesis 9:6.

Q. 70. What is the seventh commandment?
A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Exodus 20:14.

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