The seventh commandment, "You shall not steal” teaches us that we should respect other people’s possessions; and not to take other peoples belongings without their consent. Why is this an important message for today's world? and Why is this message a challenge to today's culture and values?
2006-12-13 00:19:57 · 3 answers · asked by Nick L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The commandments do not [teach] us anything, but are guidelines for living. Otherwise, the original translation is more akin to, "do not kidnap". Theft is not a capital offense, like the other commandments are, but a conventional crime. Kidnapping, however - stealing a girl from her family or another man's goats for example - was a capital crime and punishable by the lord.
2006-12-13 00:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Yngona D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a huge "DUUUUUHHHH" factor in this question.
Would you want anyone to take your stuff? Material possessions and belongings that you have purchased with your hard-earned money?
2006-12-13 00:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need the law for conviction. This way we know what God expects of us.
2006-12-13 00:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋