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. ReidThe Eighth Commandment, "You shall not steal," is presented as one of the divine standards that will govern the entire world once Jesus Christ imposes His law upon mankind. Its significance is illustrated through the broader theme of standards and measures, drawing on Deuteronomy 25:13-16 , which condemns the use of differing …
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe principle behind the Eighth Commandment, "You shall not steal," receives specific attention through the restitution laws recorded in Exodus 22. When a man steals an ox or a sheep and either slaughters or sells it, he must restore five oxen for the ox and four sheep for the sheep. If the stolen animal is found alive in his …
Tithing: 'Try Me Now!' (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Eighth Commandment, "You shall not steal," found in Exodus 20:15 and restated in Deuteronomy 5:19, serves as the negative counterpart to the divine law of tithing. While tithing itself is not explicitly commanded within the Ten Commandments, the prohibition against stealing indirectly establishes it, since withholding what …
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.