5th Commandment Principles

The fifth commandment is a summary of what the moral law teaches about our mutual relationships with other people. To keep the 5th is to keep the 6th-10th. It applies to all of life. A consideration of the identity of superiors, inferiors, & equals. Inequality is no deformity of creation. It is calculated for peace & order. Sinful failure to accept this results in chaos. Duties of various relations to each other. The 5th commandment ends with a promise of long life & prosperity for those who obey it.