The Seventh Commandment
‘You shall not steal.’
What does the seventh Commandment command?
It commands respect for the goods and possessions of others and for their right to private property. It demands the practice of Justice and Charity in the administration of earthly goods and the fruits of labour, and the right to a just wage. It calls for respect for the goods and resources of the earth.
What does the seventh Commandment forbid?
It forbids theft, or the taking or using another’s goods or property unjustly. It forbids all forms of fraud and cheating. It forbids all acts which for commercial or totalitarian purposes lead to the enslavement of human beings or their being bought, sold or exchanged like merchandise.
What is required from those who offend against the seventh Commandment?
They are required to make reparation and restore whatever is stolen to its rightful owner.
No comments:
Post a Comment