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 'He that shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe to the world because of scandals; woe to that man by whom the scandal cometh' (Matt, xviii. 6, 7). Example of Eleazar, who chose to die rather than scandalize young men (2 Mac. vi.); and of St. Paul (1 Cor. viii. 13).

'''15. What must we do when we have injured our neighbor as to his body or soul? '''

We must not only repent and confess the sin, but we must also, as far as it is in our power, repair the evil We have done.

'''16. What are we ' commanded ' by the Fifth Commandment? '''

We are commanded, 1. To live in peace and union with our neighbor; 2. To promote, according to our condition, his spiritual as well as his corporal welfare; and 3. To take also reasonable care of our own life and health.

Application. Never presume to curse, to abuse, or to strike any one; but, as it is becoming to a child of God, be peaceable, kind, and meek. Shun a seducer, as the devil; for he is about to kill your soul, let his words or promises be ever so charming and pleasing. Beware of murdering your neighbor's soul by any scandalous act or word.

I. What does the Sixth Commandment forbid?

The Sixth Commandment forbids, 1. Adultery and all sins of impurity; as unchaste looks, words, jests, touches, and whatsoever else violates modesty.; and 2. Everything that leads to impurity.