_Hatred_ is murder in the heart. "He that hateth his brother is a murderer." [I John 3:15, Matt. 5:21, 22+, Eph. 4:31, 32+] _Tempting Others_ to useless risks in which they may perish or be injured, or to drunkenness, dissipation, etc. which will shorten their life, is a transgression of this commandment. _Causing Accidents_ by neglect, carelessness or bad workmanship, or _Shortening Other People's Lives_ [Gen. 37:31-35] by maltreatment, overwork, worriment, etc. makes men guilty of sin against this commandment. _Neglect to Warn_ others of impending danger _or neglect to assist_ them in need may result in their injury or death. The law recognizes our right to defend our life when it is unjustly assailed. But killing others in self-defense must he our last resort. Many persons act hastily. The official who inflicts the death penalty on condemned criminals is not guilty of wrong, but is doing his duty as an officer of the State. [Rom 13:4] It is a sin to kill our neighbor's _soul_ by tempting him to sin, or enticing him to wrong-doing by our evil example. We must not 2.--KILL OR INJURE OURSELVES. Suicide is often prompted by despair, remorse, [Matt. 27:35] cowardice, recklessness, or insanity. But it is sinful as well as foolish and cowardly. He who commits it robs himself of the opportunity to repent, and leaves others to bear the burdens from which he shrank. If we are tempted to despair, we should not commit suicide, but seek comfort and strength in God's Word. If we have fallen into disgrace by sin, we should repent and lead a better life. _Duels_. We not only have no right to endanger another's life by a duel, but we have no right to endanger our own. The duel, which was once a common practice, has justly fallen under the condemnation of public opinion. _A Life of Sin_. Impurity, drunkenness, gluttony, or dissipation will shorten our life, and make us die before our allotted time. _Disregard of the Laws of Health_, overwork, needless exposure, carelessness, violent anger, needless worry, are all forbidden by this commandment. The voluntary sacrifice of our life for truth and right (martyrdom), or in defense of our country, or in an effort to rescue and save others, is not only justifiable but noble. [I John 3:16] II. WHAT IS COMMANDED. We should ASSIST AND COMFORT OUR NEIGHBOR. [Gal. 6:10+, Luke 10:30-35, Matt. 5:7+, Matt. 5:44+, Rom. 12:20, Matt. 22:39, Matt. 7:12+, Prov. 24:17] 1. IN DANGER. We should Warn him of danger. Defend and rescue him. Ward off danger from him. Save him from worry and anxiety whenever we can. 2. IN WANT. We should Aid the poor and destitute. Minister to the sick. Comfort the afflicted and distressed. Give to organized charities: orphanages, asylums, hospitals, rescue-work, etc. Give to missions in order to save souls.