First Baptist Church Thomson, Ga

In this message, we explore the Sixth Commandment, “Do not murder,” discovering how it is rooted in the sacred value of human life because every person bears the image of God. Looking at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, we see that this commandment reaches beyond the act of murder to the attitudes of the heart—anger, contempt, and hatred—that lead to it. Ultimately, the command calls us not only to avoid harming others but to honor the image of God in every person by pursuing reconciliation, speaking with grace, and loving others as Christ has loved us.