Category Bible Study

Concerning Sojourners The Eighth Commandment God’s Law requires us to love the strangers in our midst. Deuteronomy 24:17, 18 “‘You shall not pervert the justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless, or take a widow’s garment in pledge,…

Loans to the Poor The Eighth Commandment Loans are an appropriate way to help the poor. Deuteronomy 15:7, 8 “‘If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the LORD…

Generosity to the Poor The Eighth Commandment We must love the poor from the heart. Deuteronomy 15:11 “‘For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, “You shall open wide your hand to your…

Man-Stealing The Eighth Commandment Kidnapping is an abomination. Exodus 21:16 “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death.” Deuteronomy 24:7 “‘If a man is found stealing one of his…

Neighbors and Enemies The Eighth Commandment Even our enemy’s property is his from the Lord. Exodus 23:4, 5 “If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him. If you see the…

Property for the Common Good The Eighth Commandment The Law requires generosity and respect where property is concerned. Deuteronomy 23:24, 25 “‘If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you wish,…

Restoration for Damages The Eighth Commandment Damaged property must be made right. Leviticus 24:21a “Whoever kills an animal shall make it good….” Leviticus 24:18 “Whoever takes an animal’s life shall make it good, life for life.” These statutes seem to…

Retribution The Eighth Commandment Stealing requires restoration and retribution. Exodus 22:4 “If the stolen beast is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.” Exodus 22:1 “If a…

Right to Defend Property The Eighth Commandment People have a right to defend their property. Exodus 22:2, 3 “If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, but…

Robbery as Oppression The Eighth Commandment Robbery is a form of oppression. Leviticus 19:13 “You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him.” Robbery is a form of oppression in that it deprives a person of that which God has…