What are the duties required in the sixth commandment?

The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves ^[1] and others ^[2] by resisting all thoughts and purposes,^[3] subduing all passions,^[4] and avoiding all occasions,^[5] temptations,^[6] and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any;^[7] by just defense thereof against violence,^[8] patient bearing of the hand of God,^[9] quietness of mind,^[10] cheerfulness of spirit;^[11] a sober use of meat,^[12] drink,^[13] physic,^[14] sleep,^[15] labor,^[16] and recreations;^[17] by charitable thoughts,^[18] love,^[19] compassion,^[20] meekness, gentleness, kindness;^[21] peaceable,^[22] mild and courteous speeches and behavior;^[23] forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil;^[24] comforting and succoring the distressed, and protecting and defending the innocent.^[25]