Section 42: Lord’s Day 42

What doth God forbid in the eighth command?

God forbids not only those thefts,^a and robberies, which are punishable by the magistrate;^b but he comprehends under the name of theft all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we design to appropriate to ourselves the goods which belong to our neighbour:^c whether it be by force, or under the appearance of right; as by unjust weights,^d ells, measures, fraudulent merchandise,^e false coins, usury, or by any other way forbidden by God;^f as also all covetousness, all abuse and waste of his gifts.^g

1. a. 1 Corinthians 6:10

   1 Corinthians 6:10

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2. b. 1 Corinthians 5:10

   1 Corinthians 5:10

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3. c. Luke 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:6

   Luke 3:14

   1 Thessalonians 4:6

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4. d. Proverbs 11:1

   Proverbs 11:1

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5. e. Ezekiel 45:9–11; Deuteronomy 25:13

   Ezekiel 45:9–11

   Deuteronomy 25:13

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6. f. Psalm 15:5; Luke 6:35

   Psalm 15:5

   Luke 6:35

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7. g. 1 Corinthians 6:10

   1 Corinthians 6:10

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But what doth God require in this command?

That I promote the advantage of my neighbour in every instance I can or may; and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others:^a further also, that I faithfully labour, so that I may be able to relieve the needy.^b

1. a. Matthew 7:12

   Matthew 7:12

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2. b. Proverbs 5:16; Ephesians 4:28

   Proverbs 5:16

   Ephesians 4:28

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