Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal.
Again, this command is so short and to the point, everyone knew what it meant without further explanation. They still do today, but many seek to justify their actions: "I'm just borrowing it. They won't even miss it. I need it more than they do. It's not that big of a deal." And on the excuses go. The point is that stealing is taking from God, who entrusts things to certain people. Yes, they may have gotten it by illegal and immoral gain, but that misses many points. God wants us to really trust Him to provide our needs, and he wants others to be able to trust us. Working and reaping the rewards of our labors really is fulfilling and essential to our well-being. People need to know the joy of recognizing others in need, meeting that need anonymously, and seeing how blessed both parties are. Stealing circumvents so many of the human joys and experiences God wants us to have, and it destroys trust, without with relationships die. Take stealing seriously - in your own life, the life of your kids, and even those who steal from you. Care enough to instill a culture where stealing is unthinkable.
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