Exodus 20:15 You shall not steal. I. WHAT IT FORBIDS. II. WHAT IT REQUIRES. 1. It requires restitution of whatever we have, at any time, unjustly taken or detained. For, that being in right not our own, but another's; keeping it is continuing and carrying on the injustice. 2. This Commandment also requires industry; without which, the generality of persons cannot maintain themselves honestly. 3. To observe it well, frugality must be joined with industry, else it will be all labour in vain. 4. This Commandment requires in the last place, that we neither deny ourselves, or those who belong to us, what is fit for our and their station, which is one kind of robbery; nor omit to relieve the poor according to our ability, which is another kind. For whatever we enjoy of worldly plenty is given us in trust, that we should take our own share with moderation, and distribute out the remainder with liberality. (Abp. Secker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thou shalt not steal. |
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