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An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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off danger from him. Save him from worry and anxiety whenever we can.

2. IN WANT. We should Aid the poor and destitute. Minister to the sick.
Comfort the afflicted and distressed. Give to organized charities:
orphanages, asylums, hospitals, rescue-work, etc. Give to missions in
order to save souls.

QUESTIONS.--1. What is to be said about the sacredness of human life? 2.
What does this fifth commandment forbid? 3. What does it command? 4.
Whom are we forbidden to kill or injure? 5. Mention some ways in which
this commandment is broken with respect to others. 6. What is to be said
about the sin of murder and its punishment? 7. What are some of the
motives which prompt men to murder? 8. What is to be said about duels?
9. Is war right? 10. What does the Bible say about hatred? 11. What is
to be said about useless risks, accidents, maltreatment, etc.? 12. What
is to be said about neglecting to warn or assist others? 13. What is to
be said about the right of self-defense? 14. What is to be said about
the official who inflicts the death-penalty on criminals? 15. Mention
some ways in which this commandment is broken with respect to self. 16.
What motives prompt men to suicide, and how should we guard against such
a sin? 17. What is to be said about the folly and cowardice of the
suicide's act? 18. What is to be said of the voluntary sacrifice of our
life? 19. How are we to assist our neighbor in danger? 20. How are we to
assist and comfort him in want?

SCRIPTURE VERSES.--Gen. 9:6. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall
his blood be shed; for in the image of God made he man.

Rom. 12:19. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place
unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith
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