is that giving poor people permission to steal?
2007-06-10 07:17:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the next verse goes along with it to reveal the true meaning:
30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
also, men may not despise the thief, but what does God think...
2007-06-10 07:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by jamestheprophet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to really understand or fully grasp any scripture it is important NOT to take it out of context. Therefor, read the passages that both proceed and follow the passage in order to be sure you have the correct interpretation. Proverbs 6:30 is about forgiveness when a person is in desperate need, has found no avenue of relief, and thus has decided to satisfy their hunger by stealing. It calls for mercy given in love which is what God requires of us all. However, the following scripture says that when a thief is found out he must repay all that he has stolen. So even if the thief is forgiven, if he is found out he must reconcile with the person he stole from.
2007-06-10 14:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by drivn2excelchery 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does not give permission, but it simply says to understand his motive...and yes he should repay by working for it. But the clear message to me is to not look only at the sin but also the circumstances too because I know for sure even as strong of a believer as I am that I would go take a tomato off my neighbors vine and give it to my hungry child and I know that God would forgive this as he forgave David stealing the consecrated bread from the temple.
2007-06-10 15:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by candi_k7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house."
Proverbs 6:31
Your answer was given in the next verse. This was Old Testament as well. A Christian should be willing to give to the hungry man.
2007-06-10 14:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Contemporary English Version puts it this way:
"We don't put up with thieves, not even with one who steals for something to eat."
There is an advantage in using a variety of translations.
2007-06-10 14:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Read the verse after.
2007-06-10 14:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Machaira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the rest of the chapter. It will make more sense that way.
2007-06-10 14:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you read the following verse. it will answer your question.
2007-06-10 16:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by jc7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋