Title: Thou shalt not steal (Deuteronomy 5:19)
Content Title: Thou shalt not steal
Text: Deuteronomy 5:19
Introduction: Of the ten commandments Moses received, the eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.”
He said, but unbelievers are the same, and moreover, shouldn't believers steal?
1. Reasons not to steal
1) It is an abomination. (Jeremiah 7:9-11)
2) Receive the wrath of God. (Eze 22:2-31)
3) The curse comes. (Ho 4:2-3)
4) It is an expression of sin that comes from the heart. (Mt 15:19)
5) It defiles people. (Mt 15:20)
6) You cannot enter heaven. (1 Corinthians 6:10)
2. Do not steal material.
Stealing other people's things (all possessions) is called stealing.
If they do, taking it by force is called robbery. receiving others
It is called fraud, and taking it by force is called plundering (掠奪).
Whatever method you do, it is theft.
Even borrowing someone else's money and not returning it or borrowing money
Any act that is not repaid is also theft. Thou shalt not do any theft.
3. Do not even steal spiritually.
1) Do not steal the Lord's Day (Sunday).
The fourth commandment was, "Hold the Sabbath (Sunday)," which is
It is said to be a holy and blessed day, and it is a day when people worship for the flesh.
It should be used only for God's sake. Sabbath is "rest"
This was the purpose, but since the purpose of Sunday is “worship,” we live as spiritual things centered on worship.
ah should The word "raw thief" is an insult to those who break the day.
2) Do not steal the things of God (Article 11).
Fundamentally, all of our possessions belong to God.
It is proper to give one tenth (Article 11) of the female as God's. again like this
When giving, Article 11 becomes the seed of blessing, giving more and giving more. no place to build
He said that he would give it to him (Mal 3: ).
Conclusion: All thefts should be abolished, but especially the day or possessions of God.
The sin of swearing is an abominable, dreadful, and filthy sin.