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. Q. 69 What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. This week, we are going to look at further implications of the sixth commandment. That we are to preserve life and health of our neighbour rather than putting them at risk.