don't steal

"80 per cent of us think that we are safe on this one. Ok it forbids outright theft of others property. But also includes taking people, slavery. Cheating and swindling others. Inaccurate measures were common. False advertising. The empty promises of casinos. Excessive interest. Getting rich at another's expense. Not paying taxes. Misusing social welfare. Plagerism!

We must think of our neighbours as we would like them to think of us. A spirit of generosity is required. The early church was not a commune. People shared private property. Everytime I give I prove that money does not control me. Where your treasure goes so to does your heart. When you give to charity and the church your heart goes there. Jesus does not say "shame on you for wanting possessions". He gets it. He is telling us how to really be happy . Store your treasure in heaven. Our desires are not bad, but we must not be fools. Jesus says you will get the Holy Spirit as a down payment! Jesus died between two thieves. But he gave the repentent one true treasure of eternal happiness in heaven...." Kevin De Young.