Q. 107. But is it enough that we do not kill any man in the manner mentioned above?

Question. But is it enough that we do not kill any man in the manner mentioned above?

Answer. No: for when God forbids envy, hatred and anger, he commands us to love our neighbour as ourselves (Matt. 7;12); to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and all kindness towards him, and to prevent his hurt as much as in us lies (Heb. 12;14): and that we do good even unto our enemies (Matt. 5;44, 45).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Matt. 7;12.—Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.— Lev. 19;18.
• [proof-2] Heb. 12;14.—Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.—1 Thess. 5;13.—2 Pet. 1;5.—Mark 9;50.—Eph. 4;1-3.—Luke 6;36.—Matt. 5;7.—Col. 3;12, 15.—Prov. 24;11.—Isa. 58;7.
• [proof-3] Matt. 5;44, 45.—But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven.— Rom. 12;20.—Ex. 23;5.