You Shall Not Steal
The eighth commandment protects the property and livelihood of others, forbidding taking what is not rightfully one's own. It undergirds honest work, fair dealing, and respect for the God-given stewardship of each person. The command turns the heart from greed toward generosity and trust in God's provision.
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The Eighth Commandment
Exodus 20:15
'Thou shalt not steal' - protecting the property and livelihood God entrusts to each person.
15hou shalt not steal.
Did You Know?
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This command assumes and protects the right to personal property.
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It also underlies honest weights, fair wages, and truthful business.
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Paul told thieves to work instead, so they would have something to give away.
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Kidnapping - stealing a person - was punishable by death under the law.