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God does not want us to steal. Theft occurs when you
make a promise and fail to uphold it, when you lie on your tax
returns and when you withhold your tithe from the Lord. Holding back
sex in a marriage is also theft unless there is a mutual call for
prayer, sickness or injury. It is robbery when you invade a marriage
through adultery and take someone else's spouse. What about when you
chit chat during work hours, take material from work or use
machinery or office equipment for personal use. An employer who
cheats his laborers is also a thief. You are stealing when you pad
expense accounts or charge for services and goods not used. Robbery takes place when a person cheats another
person or if you simply refuse to pay your bills. Slandering another
person is also theft since you are stealing his reputation and good
name. You are a thief if you borrow something and fail to return it.
This also applies if you break something that is borrowed and do not
repair it or make restitution. We are all guilty in one form or
another of breaking the eighth commandment but the good news is that
we can repent. There is no limit with God as you learn and grow. How
far will you choose to go? |
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