Atlanta Reformed Presbyterian Church

"The Eighth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Steal" (Part 2)


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The law forbids anything which does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor's wealth, or outward estate, and the unlawful use of material possessions. I. With regard to ourselves A. Hindrances 1. Prodigality [wastefulness]; lavish spending—Lk. 16:13 2. Imprudence [lack of wisdom] 3. Idleness and slothful neglect [Proverbs 24:30-34] B. Unlawful uses II. With regard to others A. Those in need 1. Stopping our against their cry—Prov. 21:13 2. Withholding relief—Deut. 15:7 B. All men with regard to injustice and unrighteousness 1. Defrauding a. In buying b. In selling c. in service d. One's estate—removing ancient landmarks 2. Stealing a. Money and other such things b. Honor and intangible possessions 3. Receiving stolen goods 4. Unfaithfulness 5. Cruelty Application A. Confess how you have broken this commandment B. Rejoice in Christ's fulfillment of this commandment
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Atlanta Reformed Presbyterian ChurchBy Frank Smith