THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD

In the Fifth Commandment almighty God forbids us to destroy our own life, or that of our neighbor, or to treat the lower animals with cruelty.

There are three sections herein.

• Sections
  • 1. OUR DUTY IN RESPECT TO OUR OWN LIFE
  • 2. OUR DUTY IN REGARD TO THE LIFE OF OUR NEIGHBOR
  • 3. OUR CONDUCT IN REGARD TO THE LOWER ANIMALS

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