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This sermon examines the Sixth Commandment, exploring its statement, extent, and theological basis within the context of Exodus 20. The preacher argues that the commandment prohibits not only premeditated murder but also any unlawful taking of human life, including suicide, euthanasia, and abortion, while acknowledging exceptions for war, capital punishment, and self-defense under divine authority. By referencing Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, the message highlights that unjust anger and hatred are spiritually equivalent to murder, emphasizing that God judges the heart's intentions. The basis of this prohibition is rooted in the belief that life originates from God alone and that humans are created in His image, making the destruction of life an assault on God's sovereignty. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a profound reverence for human life as a reflection of divine glory and a testament to God's ultimate authority over existence.

The sermon explores the Sermon on the Mount, contrasting the Old Testament law with the higher standard of grace found in Jesus' teachings. It emphasizes that true righteousness extends beyond outward actions to include internal attitudes such as anger, lust, and hatred. The preacher argues that while the moral principles of the law remain valid, Jesus calls believers to a heart-level transformation that exceeds mere legal compliance. Key topics include the sanctity of life, the purity of thought, the integrity of speech, and the call to love enemies rather than seek revenge. Ultimately, the message urges Christians to live according to the spirit of the law through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Daniel 6:4-5 4 Then the commissioners and satraps began trying to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to government affairs; but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him. 5 Then these men said, "We will not find any ground of accusation against this Daniel unless we find it against him with regard to the law of his God (NASB). The other two commissioners in their envy began a plot to remove Daniel from his position of esteem. Envy or jealousy are some of the traits of the apostle Paul cites as one of the fruits of the flesh, envy. Galatians 5:21 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God (KJV). Paul is saying that those that do these things will not be in the future Kingdom when Jesus sets it up after the Great Tribulation. This again is not to say that if a Christian sins he/she will lose their salvation. This is saying that a person who continually lives in this state is not a child of the Living God and therefore will not inherit God's future Kingdom Daniel who wanted to follow the Lord in everything he did was not going to exhibit any envy. Even though envy is clearly cited in Galatians chapter five the concept is called coveting in the Old Testament as Daniel was well aware. Exodus 20:17 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour

Law of Identity defines God's Gnosis and Antigua's Gnosis which present in the World since Adam. Christian can follow either; only one for a short time.

No Murder Read: John 8 Text: Lord's Day 40 I. Love the Neighbor II. No Murder of the Neighbor III. Forgiveness by the Gospel

Jesus begins His first contrast by showing that the sixth commandment reaches far beyond the outward act of murder. God condemns not only violence, but also sinful anger, contempt, bitterness, and every desire that treats another person as worthless. Christ exposes the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, who measured obedience only by visible conduct, while ignoring the heart. He then commands urgent reconciliation, teaching that worship cannot be separated from love of neighbor and that unresolved hostility must not be delayed. The warning of judgment is solemn: every sinner is moving toward the courtroom of God, and no one can pay the debt of guilt. Yet the passage also points us to Christ, the Law-Keeper and Mediator, who bore judgment for His people and reconciles them to God. Those forgiven by Christ are called to put away hatred, seek peace, guard their words, and pursue reconciliation with others.

Absalom's rebellion is put down and we immediately turn to the rebellion of Sheba, one of three different "Sheba's" referenced in Scripture. Joab MURDERS Amasa, so why does David not deal with that murder here in our text? That and a whole lot more... Also Reference: (2 Kings 2) https://bbfohio.com