Becker Bible Teacher Resources

Failure to maintain the legitimate defense by military forces by neglecting evaluation of damage potential of the aggressor to be serious, lasting, and certain, failing to make all other practical efforts to avoid military force, failing to expect success, produces more evil than the evil that is to be eliminated. Moral law including respectful and humane treatment to non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be assured; this is imperative if this sin is to be avoided. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

It is a sin to fail to support the strengthening of defenses, negotiation of truces, formation of coalitions, imposition of sanctions and the invocation of God for the avoidance of war. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Failing to maintain peace by ensuring free communication, dignity of human lives and human rights, and the practice of fraternity brotherly love. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The third level sin of anger is vengeance; it is when one acts out of hatred and anger with purposeful action to hurt another. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The desire of harm to come upon another human being; hatred is the second level sin of anger which requires a contemplation of action. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

If anger is used to wrongly control other's actions or as an act of revenge it is a sin. If anger is used to impose restitution, correct vices, or maintain justice, it is a virtue. The three levels of connected sin are anger, hatred, and finally vengeance. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The dying should be given attention and care to help them live their last moments in dignity and peace. The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity; to do otherwise is disrespectful and a sin. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

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)