The Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal

Possessions on SermonAudio · Aug 9, 2026 · 45m

This sermon explores the eighth commandment, "You shall not steal," interpreting it as a positive mandate to respect private property and render to others what is due. The preacher argues that personal ownership is rooted in creation and contradicts socialist ideologies, using Genesis and Acts to demonstrate that while believers share generously, they retain individual rights to their possessions. The message emphasizes that true obedience involves both refraining from harmfully taking another's goods and actively caring for them, particularly in business and employment contexts. It concludes…