Becker Bible Teacher Resources

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Failure to teach a child placed in your care about the things of God.  God gives the authority of children to the parents who are responsible for their moral education and spiritual formation. But, parents must also regard their children as children of God, and respect them as human persons and keep them out of harm's and evil's way. (Fifth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:12)

A serious offense made much greater when it is infanticide, fratricide, patricide, or the murder of a spouse (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Exposing someone to mortal danger without grave reason, as well as refusing assistance to a person in danger which results in death (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Acting in a way that brings about someone's death, even without the intention to do so. Proportionate reasons for the action must be weighed in this judgment of guilt. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The purposeful termination of a pregnancy. At the moment of conception of life, the removal of the embryo or fetus is direct, intentional murder.  Additionally, medical tests which are used solely to determine whether a fetus should be aborted are reprehensible.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Suicide is murder.  Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or great fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide.  God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance in ways known only by Him.  We should pray for persons who have taken their own lives.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

An act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering of the natural death process. This constitutes murder that is contrary to the dignity of human life created by God. But, discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate is merely refusal of over-zealous treatment and not considered a sin of euthanasia.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

An action that causes public outrage and a behavior which leads another to do evil. Scandal brings gossip which damages the virtue and integrity of the spreader. It is especially grave when scandal surrounds positions of authority or institutions of responsibility when it leads others to do wrong, leading into the realm of evil actions. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The abuse of any material, action, belief, or behavior done in excess that can lead to the endangerment of other human beings. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)