Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Taking the property of others without their consent.

Foundation Truths:

1) Everything belongs to God

Psalm 24:1

2) God entrusts property to individuals

James 1:17

1 Timothy 6:7, 17

Foundation Truths:

3) You do not have the right to take what God has given to another.

Communist - State

Capitalist - MeChristian - God

Jacob

Genesis 27

Rachael

Genesis 31:19

Joseph

Genesis 40:15

Achan

Joshua 7:1

Nathan

2 Samuel 12:1-4

Judas

John 12:6

Person - Person

Person - OrganizationOrganization - Person

Person - God

Person to person

Leviticus 19:11

Deuteronomy 25:13-16; 19:14

Person to organization

Colossians 3:22, 23

Matthew 22:21

Organization to person

Deuteronomy 24:14, 15

Person to God

Malachi 3:8-12

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Penalty

Exodus 21:16; 22:1, 4

Root causes:

1) Lack of love and respect

2) Unwillingness to work and wait

3) Lack of contentment

1 Timothy 6:6

4) Unwillingness to trust God

Philippians 4:19

Jesus makes a difference!

Luke 19:1-11

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Ephesians 4:28