Playlist: Eighth Commandment (topic)
The Eighth Commandment
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Exodus 20:15 commands with stark clarity: You shall not steal. Through this Eighth Commandment, God affirms the right of every human being to private property, denying others the authority to take it without lawful permission granted by Him. The earth belongs to the Lord, and the fullness thereof, and He distributes it as He …
The Commandments (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWealth accumulated by honest work and diligence will be blessed, but hastily acquired by any kind of theft or dishonesty will be cursed.
Global Shoplifting Spree
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Eighth Commandment, often disregarded, is central to the discussion of widespread theft. Shoplifting, now euphemistically termed "product shrinkage," has surged globally by 5.9%, marking an unprecedented increase according to the Britain-based Center for Retail Research's Global Retail Theft Barometer. This represents a 390% …
Thankfulness
Sermonette by James BeaubelleRobbing God extends far beyond the neglect of tithes and offerings, but also includes ignoring God and neglecting to thank Him for the plethora of blessings.
Keeping God's Standards
Sermon by John O. ReidGod's law will be the spiritual weights and measures in the Kingdom, but until then, we must glorify God by keeping these standards as a bright light.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAre we ready, at this stage in our spiritual growth, to apply chapter and verse all the biblical principles that apply to a case?
Tithing: 'Try Me Now!' (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe tithes did not belong to the Levites, but to God who commanded their services on behalf of the people. Refusal to tithe robs God.
Could You Be Struck Dead?
Sermon by Martin G. Collinsthe deaths of Ananias, Saphira, Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah all occurred at a pivotal time of change, a time God desired to get the attention of all people.