The Ten Commandments
Seventh Commandment
Respecting Personal Property
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
-Psalm 23:1
I may “WANT,” but I am not “IN WANT”
God will Provide
“You shall not steal.”
-Exodus 20:15
“Steal”
(Hebrew) – To take for nothing.
Same Hebrew word also for “Deceit”
(Dictionary) – Taking another person’s property without permission, legal right, or with no intention of return it.
(Me) – Taking something that doesn’t belong to you.
There are Many Forms of Stealing
Satan is the Original Thief
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; [Things that do NOT belong to him] I have come [Jesus] that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
-John 10:10
It doesn’t matter what anyone has stolen from you, you can still have an abundant, full life with Jesus.
“Be alert and of sober mind. [not intoxicated by emotions] Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” [Steal, Destroy]
-1 Peter 5:8
“Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”
-2 Corinthians 11:14
Stealing will have an affect on you
We may get away with stealing something without getting caught, but we will never be able to get away with stealing trust and integrity from ourselves.
Q: How do you feel when someone has
stolen something from you?
#1 Violated
Angry, Enraged, Anxious, Hysterical, Surprised/Shocked, Sad, Overwhelmed, Confused, Depressed, Exhausted, Embarrassed, Vulnerable…
There are only 3 ways to Get Wealth
1.Have it given to us. [Good]
2.Work for it. [Good]
3.Steal [Not good]
“Sticky fingers”
Q: What are you tempted to “stick” to.
[When your fingers stick to something]
Q: What “sticks” to you that may be
stealing/robbing from you.
[Thoughts, Feelings]
Things that Satan’s Wants to Steal from Us
1.Devotion to God.
2. The Joy of the Lord
- which is our strength.
(Nehemiah 8:10)
3.Contentment
“Be content with what you have.”
- Hebrews 13:5
4.Generosity
“Let him who stole steal no more, but rather let him labor so that he may have something to share with those in need.”
- Ephesians 4:28
5. Hope
Things that Satan’s Wants Us to Steal
2.Glory
Be carful not to Rationalize/Justify stealing
[Robin Hood]
Excuses
Claim ignorance
“Finders keepers, losers weepers”
It’s not hurting anyone.
Johnny and Inmate #456.
Some Reasons People Steal
$ Needs (food, clothing, shelter)
Addiction
Greed/Selfishness
Temptation (Opportunity)
Kleptomania (Thrill-Seeking)
Rebellion (Protest)
Entitlement
Lack of Consequences
Depression or Boredom
Survival
Peer Pressure (to fit in)
"God will supply EVERY need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:19
"Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ … But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and ALL these things will be added to you."
-Matthew 6:31,33
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
-Isaiah 41:10
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
-Psalm 23:1
I may “WANT,” but I am not “IN WANT”
"He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us ALL things?"
- Romans 8:32
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having ALL sufficiency in ALL things at ALL times, you may abound in EVERY good work.“
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"I have been young, and now am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.”
-Psalm 37:25
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