Week 8 Stealing Research Paper

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The Eighth commandment is “you shall not steal”. Stealing is the act of taking someone's property without permission. This commandment is basically about showing truth and respect for others by not taking their belongings. This law also allows people to have the right to own things. I think God wants us to be able to enjoy our physical blessings with this law. I also think he wants us to be wise while using the things he has given us. I think it is important to not show greed, but show generosity to others who are not as lucky as some of us are. Stealing is a sin because taking someone else's possessions is disrespectful and dishonorable, God wants us to love each other. An example of theft in the Bible is in Exodus 22:2-4. This is where the