Question 11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?

Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead to them. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withhold any good from someone we might benefit.

Kids Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt or hate our neighbor. Seventh, that we live purely and faithfully. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else.

Key Scripture: Romans 13:9

Additional Scripture: 1 John 3:15; Matthew 5:28; Ephesians 4:28 It is good to keep in mind that none of the commandments are arbitrary

–they are reflections of the very character and nature of God. God reveals Himself to us through the commandments He gives to us. How reassuring it is, then, that God will not take our lives unjustly, He will never get tired of us and move on to someone else, nor will He ever rob us of any joy as we follow Him or withhold from us any good thing. We can rest knowing that our lives are the Lord’s and He will do for us only what is for our good joy and His great glory.

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

• Why are hatred and murder so closely related?

• Why is lust the same as adultery in the eyes of Jesus?

• God will never withhold from us any good thing and yet we often find ourselves disappointed. Why is that?