The Sixth Commandment (6 of 10, God's Law) Thou shalt not kill (Exodus 20:13) Thou Shalt Not Do Any Murder.

The original Westminster Larger Catechism (1648), on the sixth commandment, teaches,

Question 135: What are the duties required in the sixth commandment?
Answer: The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves and others by resisting all thoughts and purposes, subduing all passions, and avoiding all occasions, temptations, and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; by just defense thereof against violence, patient bearing of the hand of God, quietness of mind, cheerfulness of spirit; a sober use of meat, drink, physic, sleep, labor, and recreations; by charitable thoughts, love, compassion, meekness, gentleness, kindness; peaceable, mild and courteous speeches and behavior; forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil; comforting and succoring the distressed, and protecting and defending the innocent.

Question 136: What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
Answer: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualNLs/WLC.htm

And remember the Lord Jesus Christ said:'If ye love me, keep my commandments.' (John 14:15).

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