Becker Bible Teacher Resources

Torture is the third and worst level of anarchy that's sole purpose is to physically, mentally, and spiritually destroy a human life (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Second level of anarchy, Terrorism is morally, physically, and spiritually reprehensible because it causes extreme pain, fear, and harm to come to innocent victims(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Hostage taking is the most morally acceptable of the three anarchist offenses of kidnapping, terrorism, and torture.  When a hostage is taken, that hostage's physical and spiritual well being become the hostage taker's responsibility; extreme caution should be used that the victim is not submitted to extreme fear, pressure, torture, or wicked attacks. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Use of mind altering chemical agents or chemical processes that inflict damage on human life by preventing individual achievement and growth. (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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)