Does God punish for stealing?

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Summary of the article:

A thief caught stealing from a depositary makes twofold restitution (Ex 22.6); if he escapes, the depositary must swear his innocence before God (Ex 22.7, 10–11). Disputed ownership of stolen property is judged by God (either by ordeal, oracle, or swearing); the guilty one pays twofold (Ex 22.8).

Now through theft, a man inflicts harm on a neighbor in his possessions, and if men were to steal from one another indiscriminately, human society would perish. Hence, theft, as contrary to charity, is a mortal sin.

The eighth commandment is another that takes work as its primary subject. Stealing is a violation of proper work because it dispossesses the victim of the fruits of his or her labor.

The command against stealing is seen as a natural consequence of the command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” The prohibition against desiring forbidden things is also seen as a moral imperative for the individual to exercise control over the thoughts of his mind and the desires of his heart.

There is only one sin, only one, and that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife’s right of a husband, you rob his children of a father.

If you are found guilty of a theft crime, the conviction could result in many consequences, including fines, incarceration, probation, and a criminal record. Furthermore, a criminal record could have serious repercussions that affect the rest of your life.

Theft: Christians are sympathetic towards people committing theft out of need rather than greed. The needy should be cared for by the community, so they have no reason for resorting to crime.

In fact, according to Jeremiah 31:34, God says, “I … will remember [your] sins no more.” This is God’s way of saying that he won’t hold our sins against us, he won’t act towards us on the basis of our sin. God has pushed the delete button on our guilt. God does not cast us off.

Pride (superbia), also known as hubris (from Ancient Greek ὕβρις) or futility. It is considered the original and worst of the seven deadly sins on almost every list, the most demonic. It is also thought to be the source of the other capital sins. Pride is the opposite of humility.

But Ephesians 2 tells us what lies behind our sin. Why do we sin The answer is, “We sin because we are sinners.” We are all born with a nature that produces sin.

If you are found guilty of a theft crime, the conviction could result in many consequences, including fines, incarceration, probation, and a criminal record. Furthermore, a criminal record could have serious repercussions that affect the rest of your life.

Questions:

1. What is the biblical penalty for stealing?
2. What is the sin of stealing?
3. Does the Bible say not to steal?
4. Why does God tell us not to steal?
5. Why is theft the only sin?
6. What are the consequences of stealing?
7. What do Christians believe about theft?
8. Does God hold a sin against you?
9. What is the most dreadful sin?
10. Do we sin because we are sinners?
11. What are 3 consequences of stealing?

Answers:

1. A thief caught stealing from a depositary makes twofold restitution (Ex 22.6); if he escapes, the depositary must swear his innocence before God (Ex 22.7, 10–11). Disputed ownership of stolen property is judged by God (either by ordeal, oracle, or swearing); the guilty one pays twofold (Ex 22.8).
2. Now through theft, a man inflicts harm on a neighbor in his possessions, and if men were to steal from one another indiscriminately, human society would perish. Hence, theft, as contrary to charity, is a mortal sin.
3. The eighth commandment is another that takes work as its primary subject. Stealing is a violation of proper work because it dispossesses the victim of the fruits of his or her labor.
4. The command against stealing is seen as a natural consequence of the command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” The prohibition against desiring forbidden things is also seen as a moral imperative for the individual to exercise control over the thoughts of his mind and the desires of his heart.
5. There is only one sin, only one, and that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife’s right of a husband, you rob his children of a father.
6. If you are found guilty of a theft crime, the conviction could result in many consequences, including fines, incarceration, probation, and a criminal record. Furthermore, a criminal record could have serious repercussions that affect the rest of your life.
7. Theft: Christians are sympathetic towards people committing theft out of need rather than greed. The needy should be cared for by the community, so they have no reason for resorting to crime.
8. In fact, according to Jeremiah 31:34, God says, “I … will remember [your] sins no more.” This is God’s way of saying that he won’t hold our sins against us, he won’t act towards us on the basis of our sin. God has pushed the delete button on our guilt. God does not cast us off.
9. Pride (superbia), also known as hubris (from Ancient Greek ὕβρις) or futility. It is considered the original and worst of the seven deadly sins on almost every list, the most demonic. It is also thought to be the source of the other capital sins. Pride is the opposite of humility.
10. But Ephesians 2 tells us what lies behind our sin. Why do we sin The answer is, “We sin because we are sinners.” We are all born with a nature that produces sin.
11. If you are found guilty of a theft crime, the conviction could result in many consequences, including fines, incarceration, probation, and a criminal record. Furthermore, a criminal record could have serious repercussions that affect the rest of your life.

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