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Thieving to Thriving (LD 42; Ephesians 4:28)
The Deeper Meaning of “You Shall Not Steal”We have to follow the Lord’s law to perfection because even a small amount of failure would condemn us. While many might limit “stealing” to obvious acts like robbery or shoplifting, the catechism reveals deeper implications, including deceptive business practices, exploiting others in financial transactions, greed, and squandering God’s gifts. True obedience considers not just outward actions but also inner motives, as God sees the heart with perfect clarity. Stealing is thus any selfish taking or misuse of what God has entrusted to us, violating…
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