2025-06-05T18:52:30Z https://njump.me Vango https://njump.me/npub1ft43a6xrx592g00nklylrtva38dn465eg034kumr0ekfjjfa289sqdsguq https://njump.me/nevent1qqswp0ju6mkgq0q0a5vurarz88hzfgxertlhzm4krtr09gzsa2dyfsqzyp9wk8hgcv6s4fpa7wmunuddnkyakwh2n9p7xkmnvdlxex2f84gukfn3xz0 “Thou Shalt Not Steal” — More Than Just Taking What’s Not Yours<br/><br/>The 8th Commandment calls us to live justly, act honestly, and give generously.<br/>It’s not just about what we shouldn’t do—it’s also a call to what we should do.<br/><br/>Living the 8th Commandment means:<br/><br/>Acting in good faith in all business and contracts<br/><br/>Avoiding deception and always rendering others their due<br/><br/>Returning what isn’t yours—including lost or stolen goods<br/><br/>Giving and lending freely (without interest)<br/><br/>Choosing honest work and doing it diligently<br/><br/>Being frugal and avoiding waste<br/><br/>Promoting peace, justice, and mercy—especially for the poor<br/><br/>Avoiding lawsuits unless absolutely necessary<br/><br/>What “Thou Shalt Not Steal” forbids:<br/><br/>Theft, robbery, fraud, bribery, extortion<br/><br/>Kidnapping, sacrilege, counterfeiting<br/><br/>Cheating in business (false weights, unfair pay, mistreating workers)<br/><br/>Receiving stolen goods or benefiting from them<br/><br/>Wasting time on the job or abusing trust<br/><br/>Withholding help from the needy<br/><br/>Unjust use of credit, bankruptcy, or tax evasion<br/><br/>Stealing ideas: copyright &amp; patent infringement<br/><br/>This commandment challenges us not just to avoid sin, but to live with integrity.<br/><br/><br/>Let the 8th Commandment shape how you live, give, and do business. 2025-06-02T13:46:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxllmdwalhkryp8p5vc0vhxvhkw35fj8tjvn7xxwwjjuvc3452f9czyp9wk8hgcv6s4fpa7wmunuddnkyakwh2n9p7xkmnvdlxex2f84gukkugtwc My First post 2025-06-01T13:58:28Z