Command of the Commandments
Biblical Background
Prohibitions of the Commandment
Social and Ethical Issues of the Commandment
How and Why Should We Follow this Commandment
100

This commandment forbids the intentional and unjust taking of human life.

What is the Sixth Commandment?

100

Humans are sacred because they are made in this.

What is God’s image?

100

The Sixth Commandment clearly forbids this intentional and unjust act.

What is murder?

100

This issue involves harming others physically and is condemned by the commandment.

What is violence?

100

We obey the Sixth Commandment because human life is considered this.

What is sacred?

200

This type of killing is specifically prohibited by the Sixth Commandment.

What is murder?

200

This Bible story is the first example of the Sixth Commandment being violated.

What is the story of Cain and Abel?

200

This includes physical harm done to others, such as violence.

What are harmful actions?

200

Taking one’s own life is a serious issue related to this commandment.

What is suicide?

200

This belief explains why every person must be respected and protected.

What is the belief that humans are made in God’s image?

300

The Sixth Commandment teaches that this is sacred and must be protected.

What is human life?


300

Cain killed this person out of jealousy and hatred.

Who is Abel?

300

Hatred, anger, and the desire to harm fall under this prohibition.

What are harmful intentions?

300

Ending a life before birth raises moral questions under this teaching.

What is abortion?

300

One way to obey the commandment is by practicing this instead of hatred.

What is love?

400

This concept explains that every person has value and worth.

What is inherent dignity?

400

This emotion contributed to Cain’s sinful act.

What is jealousy?

400

This behavior disrespects the dignity and value of human life.

What is violence?

400

Intentionally ending the life of a sick person to relieve suffering is called this.

What is euthanasia?

400

Avoiding anger and choosing forgiveness helps us follow the commandment in this area.

What are our thoughts and intentions?

500

The commandment emphasizes not just actions but also this deeper aspect of morality.

What are intentions?

500

Cain’s act reveals that destructive actions are first formed in this inner source of thoughts and feelings.

What is the heart and mind?

500

The commandment warns that even this internal condition can lead to sin.

What is anger?

500

This broader principle calls society to protect life at all stages.

What is the sanctity of human life?

500

This is the ultimate goal of obeying the commandment in society.

What is preserving and promoting human life and peace?