Murder
Oct 26, 2025 • Pastor Brent Summerhill
The BIG Idea: Murder is a heart issue.
What does the Sixth Commandment prohibit?
Murder: the unlawful taking of life according to God’s law.
Why does the Sixth Commandment prohibit murder?
God is the author of life (Genesis 2:7) and we are made in His image (Genesis 9:6).
How does Jesus apply the Sixth Commandment?
Jesus cuts to the murderous root of anger in the heart (Matthew 5:21-22).
Jesus requires reconciliation (Matthew 5:23-26).