Commandment #8 Do Not Steal

Rusty Wirt   -   August 4, 2024

 Top Ten: Commandment #8, Do Not Steal

Main Verse: Exodus 20:15, and various other verses

Review:

We don’t have God’s love because we obey His commandments. We have God’s commandments because we have received His love.

8th Command (Exodus 20:15)

You shall not steal.

In the Text 

This commandment echoes throughout the Bible in three clear ways:

1. Employers stealing from employees (James 5:3-5)
   1. Failing to pay is a form of stealing
   2. God sides with the victim not the aggressor
2. Employees stealing from employers (Titus 2:9-10)
   1. Your faith at work is only as good as your good work ethic
   2. Attitude is important
3. Citizens stealing from the government (Romans 13:5-7)
   1. Paul writes this command even though Nero is Emperor
   2. We pay taxes for God has called us to be good citizens
4. Believers stealing from God (Malachi 3:8-12)
   1. God doesn’t change (we can depend on Him)
   2. But you can rob from Him
   3. And you don’t need to

Application:

• Are you stealing now? Stop, receive grace and bring restitution.

• Do you want to avoid stealing? Be generous.