The Fifth Commandment.
You shall not kill.
What does this mean?
Answer - We should fear and love God that we may not hurt nor harm
our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need [in
every need and danger of life and body].
As Charlie walked down his usual path from school to his
home he felt like someone was following. He looked over his shoulder and no one
was there. He started on his way and looked forward again and there saw two
large kids, Francis and Maurice, the two biggest bullies in the neighborhood.
Charlie ran as fast as he could and made it back to school. These two bullies
tripped and fell. Charlie looked back and ran back towards them and kicked
them. But when this happened Mrs. Lewis, the principal saw this and told Charlie
to come with her. They sat down and she asked him why he kicked them. Charlie
never said a word. Mrs. Lewis said, “You know the fifth commandment. ‘You shall
not murder’, right?” Charlie said, “But I didn’t kill anyone!” “But you
physically harmed them. I know they bother you but they are your neighbor and
you are supposed to defend them in every way possible, even if they are your
enemy.” Charlie smiled at Mrs. Lewis, and walked out to help Francis and
Maurice.
Dear Lord, help us in every way possible to help and protect
our neighbor even if they are our enemy. Help us not to have revenge on one
another but help make the situation better. In Your name we pray.
-Ryan Freimuth
Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld ©WELS
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