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    What Is The 8th (Eighth) Commandment In The Bible?

    • The false idea that Jesus did away with the Law is debunked by His saying, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them” (Matt 5:17) and i… See more

    The 8th Commandment

    The 8th Commandment says “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15) and that law is still in effect today and has never been nailed to the cross. There are many ways that we can break t… See more

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    Stealing in Other Ways

    We can steal from others without even taking something specific. One example is leaving work early or taking extended lunch periods. This is stealing from an employer but really, it… See more

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    Contentment

    Learning to be content with what we have in life can help us avoid stealing or coveting other people’s goods. James wrote “You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet … See more

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    Conclusion

    We know that stealing is forbidden by God and that God will not leave unpunished those who break His Law, so we must turn away from coveting and stealing and put our trust in … See more

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    What does the 8th Commandment say about stealing?
    The eighth commandment addresses the sin of stealing from others. After the first few commandments (which deal with the right relationship with God), the laws list ways to have a right relationship with others. Among these moral directives, God tells them, “Thou shall not steal.”
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  1. Thou shalt not steal
    The 8 th commandment says in Exodus 20:15, “Thou shalt not steal.” Legal systems worldwide have protections against theft of various types. The concept goes beyond taking objects, however. It includes injustice in business, labor exploitation, and intellectual property theft.

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    What is the 8th Commandment?
    The 8 th commandment from the Old Testament seems pretty basic. Any stable civilization has this statute in its code of law. However, as integral as protecting personal property might be for a prosperous community, theft still occurs. A great deal, in fact. Stealing happens for various reasons—selfishness, anger, even desperation and poverty.

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    What are the 10 Commandments & 8 Commandments?
    The Ten Commandments form a foundational set of laws for God’s people, maintaining their redemptive culture. The eighth commandment addresses the sin of stealing from others. After the first few commandments (which deal with the right relationship with God), the laws list ways to have a right relationship with others.

    Understanding the Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal

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    What does the 8th Commandment say about stealing?
    The eighth commandment addresses the sin of stealing from others. After the first few commandments (which deal with the right relationship with God), the laws list ways to have a right relationship with others. Among these moral directives, God tells them, “Thou shall not steal.”

    Understanding the Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal

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    Does God's Eighth Commandment break the ninth commandment?
    All of these break God’s commandment, “You shall not steal,” and some of them also break the Ninth Commandment against lying. But the intent of God’s Eighth Commandment goes even deeper. Stealing can take many forms, including cheating someone or even delaying paying someone what you owe him or her.

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    Does the eighth commandment Protect personal property?
    The Eighth Commandment protects personal property and teaches us to respect the property of others. More than that, in its spiritual intent it contrasts two ways of life: getting versus giving. The Eighth Commandment protects personal property and teaches us to respect the property of others.

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    What does the Bible say about breaking the 8th Commandment?
    The Bible shows the dangers of breaking the eighth commandment in several stories. For example, the Bible highlights King Ahab using murder and deceit to steal Naboth’s. 1 Kings 21 describes how Ahab desired the vineyard because it was near his palace. Ahab became sullen and angry when Naboth refused to sell his ancestral land.

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    The Eighth Commandment - Bible Hub

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    Jul 5, 2024 · This act of injustice broke four commandments: coveting, stealing, lying, and murder. God was not pleased. The prophet Elijah confronted Ahab and pronounced judgment on him and his house, foretelling his family’s …

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    Stealing: Eighth Commandment - Life, Hope and Truth

    Learn the biblical meaning and application of the Eighth Commandment, which forbids stealing and teaches giving. See examples of stealing in the Bible and how to avoid it in our daily lives.

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    What is the Eighth Commandment? What are sins …

    In the Gospel of John, Jesus describes the devil as father of lies (cf. Jn 8:44). St. Paul discouraged lying: “Stop lying to one another” (Col 3:9); “Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, for we are members one of another” (Eph 4:25).

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