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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1. OUR DUTY IN RESPECT TO OUR OWN LIFE

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