To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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Day 313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another? (2025) Nov 09, 2025

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Today is day 313 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

313. Is it always wrong to harm or kill another?

There are circumstances in which justice, the protection of the weak and defenseless, and the preservation of life may require acts of violence. It is the particular task of government to uphold these principles in society. However, our Lord calls us to show mercy and to return evil with good. (Numbers 35:9–34; Matthew 5:43–45; Romans 12:17–21; 13:1–4; Articles of Religion 37)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 27.For the Peace of the Whole World found on page 654 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 312. Is anger always sinful? (2025) Nov 08, 2025

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Today is day 312 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

312. Is anger always sinful?

While godly anger is a just response to wickedness and injustice, we are more often led into ungodly anger by fear, pride, and revenge. We should therefore be slow to anger and quick to forgive. (Psalm 103:8–9; Proverbs 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; Micah 7:18; John 2:13–17; Ephesians 4:26–27, 31–32; James 1:19–20)

We will conclude today by praying the Kaph Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 81-88 found on page 433 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder? (2025) Nov 07, 2025

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Today is day 311 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

311. How did Jesus extend the law against murder?

Jesus taught that this commandment also forbids the vice of ungodly anger. A murderous heart can lead to hatred, threatening words, violent acts, and murder itself, and is counter to God’s life-affirming love. (Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:21–22, 43–45; 15:18–20; 1 John 3:15)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 20 found on page 620 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 310. What other actions are considered murder? (2025) Nov 06, 2025

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Today is day 310 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

310. What other actions are considered murder?

Genocide, infanticide, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia are all forms of murder. Sins of murderous intent include physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, willful negligence, and wanton recklessness. (Exodus 1:15–22; 21:28–30; 2 Kings 17:16–18; Psalm 139:13–16; Amos 1:13–15; Acts 9:1–2; Didache 2.2)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 44.In Times of Social Conflict or Distress found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 309. Why does God prohibit murder? (2025) Nov 05, 2025

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Today is day 309 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

309. Why does God prohibit murder?

Because every human being is made in God’s image, all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. Therefore, I may not take the life of others unjustly. (Genesis 9:6; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Psalm 94:1–7; Isaiah 46:3–4; Romans 12:19–21)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 43.For Social Justice found on page 659 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 308. What is murder? (2025) Nov 04, 2025

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Today is day 308 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

308. What is murder?

Murder is the willful and unjust taking of human life. (Genesis 4:1–10; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Acts 7:54–8:3)

We will conclude today by praying Yodh stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 73-80 found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 307. What is the sixth commandment? (2025) Nov 03, 2025

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Today is day 307 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

307. What is the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment is “You shall not murder.” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17)

We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 306. Does earthly authority have limits? (2025) Nov 02, 2025

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Today is day 306 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

306. Does earthly authority have limits?

Yes. All authority comes from God, the King of kings, who expects me to love, honor, and obey him above all earthly authorities whenever they command me to sin. (Exodus 1:15–21; Daniel 3:4–6,16–18; Matthew 23:1–4; Acts 5:27–29; Revelation 18:1–4)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 37.For the President and All in Civil Authority found on page 657 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? (2025) Nov 01, 2025

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Today is day 305 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment?

Submission to God’s appointed earthly authorities helps me to resist pride and grow in humility, and promotes the justice and peace (shalom)of society in which human life flourishes. (Exodus 20:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23; Proverbs 10:17; Romans 13:1–4; Hebrews 13:17)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 91.For Submission to God's Will found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? (2025) Oct 31, 2025

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Today is day 304 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment.

304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment?

I also keep the fifth commandment by showing respect for teachers and elders; by obeying, as far as is lawful, those who hold authority in the Church, my employment, and civil government; and by conducting myself in all things with reverent humility before God and my neighbor. (Exodus 22:28; Matthew 22:15–22; Romans 13:1–7; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 5:1–4; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Peter 2:13–15; Articles of Religion, 37)

We will conclude today by praying the Teth Stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 65-72) found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

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