By Pastor Jason Lim
Not many will admit to being a thief. But if we consider this commandment more seriously, we will have to.
1) BREAKING THE LAW
Scripture condemns all theft—embezzling, cheating, robbing, extortion, kidnapping. We see it publicly (shoplifting, scams, burglary) and personally at work, in business, taxes, IP, digital media—even by stealing time when we’re late. We all break the 8th commandment.
2) BURDEN OF THE LAW
The Law exposes our sin and leaves us confessing, “I am a hopeless sinner.” But the Bible’s good news is this: Jesus is our sin-bearer. He died for thieves like us, to forgive and transform all who ask Him.
3) BEAUTY OF THE LAW
Because Christ lives in us, we have a new Position (no longer slaves to sin), Passion (new heart), and Power (His Spirit). So we turn from taking to giving (Eph 4:28; Zacchaeus), and love like the Good Samaritan. As a church, don’t Punch or Pass—Pick him up!
The ultimate goal of the 8th commandment is for God's people to display the love and generosity that portray the love of Christ and His church.
