This is a lesson about the Seventh Commandment: "You shall not steal." It examines the ethical implications of owning and using material possessions, explaining the importance of respect for private property, the universal destination of goods, and the need to be stewards of creation. The lesson explores the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity as applied to economic life, and clarifies teachings on work, social justice, and the rights of the poor. It highlights social doctrine, emphasizing the role of moral judgment in social issues and the importance of the human person as the center and goal of economic and social life.
