Guideline #6: Respect the sanctity of human life This guideline is based on the sixth commandment written by the hand of God and given to Moses. While a good translation of the commandment is “do not murder,” this guideline could also apply to suicide and the unintentional causing of human death through carelessness or negligence.
Scriptures referenced include Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7; John 1:4; John 5:26; John 11:25; John 14:6; John 10:10; 1 John 5:12; Acts 17:25-28; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:1-3; Romans 8:2; 1 John 3;4; Psalm 50:10-12; Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Deuteronomy 10:18; Matthew 25:40; 1 Corinthians 12:21, 22, 24-26; 1 John 3:15; 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 15:19; and 1 Corinthians 13:1-7.
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