The Sixth Commandment

We see a certain progression as we move to the second table of the law that deals with the neighbor. We first dealt with authority and respect. Now we see how the neighbor must be respected by us and that we may not murder - both in actions and deeds. This is more than the physical act of murder, but specifically in giving respect to our neighbor. At the heart, this commandment deals with the concept of the neighbor, and that we must love God by loving our neighbor from the heart.