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The Fifth Commandment

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You shall not murderWhat does this mean?We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need.

2Why is the gift of life so important? Genesis 2:7

Hebrews 9:27

2 Corinthians 6:1-2

God gives lifeGod ends lifeOur life is only time to come to faith

3Our life is a precious gift of GodOur life is the only chance one gets to come to faith and be saved

4Deuteronomy 32:39

Romans 13:4

Who has the right to determine when Gods gift of life to me should end?

Psalm 31:15Leviticus 19:18

GodGovernmentIndividual

5No one has the right to determine when my life should end except God and Gods representatives in the government

6How Can We Break this Commandment?

Proverbs 23:20, 31-33 Matthew 27:5 Exodus 21:18-19, 26-27 Genesis 4:2-151 John 3:15 Hurt or misuse our own bodiesKilling ourselfHurting anyone even an unborn childKilling someoneHating or bad feelings toward others1 Peter 3:9Doing any evil to another

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People sin against Gods gift of life by hating another person or by harming or causing the death of any human body in any way.

81 Thessalonians 5:14-15 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

Matthew 25:35-36For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.Dont seek revengeHelp someone in need

9Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Be kind, compassionate and forgiving

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11God wants me to honor his precious gift of life by thoughts, words and actions that help others in any bodily need.

12How Did Jesus Save Us from our sins against this commandment?Matthew 4:24

1 Peter 2:22-23

1 Peter 2:24

He helped people

He never sinned

He paid for our sin

13Something to Think AboutIs it OK for a Christian to play violent video games?Is it OK for a Christian to serve in the military

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