Q136
What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves,745 or of others,746 except in case of public justice,747 lawful war,748 or necessary defence;749 the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life;750 sinful anger,751 hatred,752 envy,753 desire of revenge;754 all excessive passions,755 distracting cares;756 immoderate use of meat, drink,757 labour,758 and recreations;759 provoking words,760 oppression,761 quarrelling,762 striking, wounding,763 and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any.764