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Vango 7mo ago

“Thou Shalt Not Steal” — More Than Just Taking What’s Not Yours

The 8th Commandment calls us to live justly, act honestly, and give generously.

It’s not just about what we shouldn’t do—it’s also a call to what we should do.

Living the 8th Commandment means:

Acting in good faith in all business and contracts

Avoiding deception and always rendering others their due

Returning what isn’t yours—including lost or stolen goods

Giving and lending freely (without interest)

Choosing honest work and doing it diligently

Being frugal and avoiding waste

Promoting peace, justice, and mercy—especially for the poor

Avoiding lawsuits unless absolutely necessary

What “Thou Shalt Not Steal” forbids:

Theft, robbery, fraud, bribery, extortion

Kidnapping, sacrilege, counterfeiting

Cheating in business (false weights, unfair pay, mistreating workers)

Receiving stolen goods or benefiting from them

Wasting time on the job or abusing trust

Withholding help from the needy

Unjust use of credit, bankruptcy, or tax evasion

Stealing ideas: copyright & patent infringement

This commandment challenges us not just to avoid sin, but to live with integrity.

Let the 8th Commandment shape how you live, give, and do business.

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