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1The Seventh CommandmentYou shall not steal.What does this mean?We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbors money or property or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income.

2Review from Last Time:Everything belongs to ___________God has made us managers or ____________God expects us to be _________________ in managing His possessions.faithfulstewardsGod

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Throughout the Bible we see that the Lord considers our gifts to him as very important.Malachi 3:8-10 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' "In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse-- the whole nation of you-- because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.

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Throughout the Bible we see that the Lord considers our gifts to him as very important.2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

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Our ____________________ in giving is CRITICALLY IMPORTANT.2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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The way we can grow in this area of Christian LIVING is by seeing more clearly Gods love for us.2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

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We are to use our (His) money to support the government.

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Whats the difference between giving to the government & giving to the LORD?Romans 13:6-7 This is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are Gods servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

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3. We are to use our (His) money to support our families.

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1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.DO NOTE in America its increasingly difficult to see the difference between needs and luxuries. What MUST / MIGHT I provide?

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4. We are to use our (His) money to help the poor.

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Proverbs 19:17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and He will reward him for what he has done.1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?

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BUT giving money to the LAZY is not God-pleasing.2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: If a man will not work, he shall not eat.

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Being faithful managers may also mean that we give intelligently to charities.

15How do people sin against the 7th commandment?

(Matthew 14:20) They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.Wasting possessions

16How do people sin against the 7th commandment?

(Proverbs 22:16) He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the richboth come to poverty.Take things by force- robbery

17How do people sin against the 7th commandment?

(John 12:6) He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.Taking secretly - theft

18How do people sin against the 7th commandment?

(Proverbs 20:17) Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.Take by dishonesty

19How do people sin against the 7th commandment?

(Luke 12:15) Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a mans life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.Greedy thoughts

20How can we honor the 7th commandment?(1 Timothy 6:6-7) But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.Be content!

21How can we honor the 7th commandment?(Colossians 3:23) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,Be faithful at work

22How can we honor the 7th commandment?

(Proverbs 11:25) A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.Help othersAny Questions?

23DO YOU GET IT?

WHY SHOULDNT WE STEAL?

24WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

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Proverbs 15:16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.What Godly wisdom do you identify here?

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Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Conclusion1. Cultivate this wonderful attitudePhilippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

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Proverbs 30:7-9 Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.Conclusion2. PRAY this wonderful prayer every now and then Proverbs 30:7-9 Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

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