Dictionary of Bible Themes Theft is always condemned in Scripture, though the possibility of mitigating circumstances is recognised. Converted thieves must show their repentance, if possible, in a practical way. Exodus 20:15Stealing is condemned as a sin It is prohibited See also Leviticus 19:11pp Dt 5:19 Psalms 62:10Mark 10:19 Romans 2:21; 13:9 pp Lk 18:20 1 Corinthians 6:9-10See also Punishment for stealing Exodus 21:16; 22:1-4Leviticus 6:2-5 Jeremiah 2:26 The disgrace of thieves See also Proverbs 29:24The company of thieves is to be avoided Isaiah 1:23Genesis 44:8 1 Samuel 12:3-5 Stealing is denied Proverbs 6:30-31Mitigating circumstances for stealing See also Poverty Proverbs 30:7-9Hosea 4:2 Stealing is commonplace in this world Matthew 6:19It is part of life in a sinful world See also Matthew 15:19Luke 10:30 See also Roadside robbery Proverbs 1:10-152 Corinthians 11:26 Job 24:2 2 Samuel 12:4 Sheep stealing Jeremiah 22:17Ezekiel 28:18 Dishonesty in trade Hosea 12:7Amos 8:5 Luke 3:13; 19:8 Dishonest tax collectors Matthew 21:12-13Theft in the temple Jeremiah 7:11pp Mk 11:15-17 pp Lk 19:45-46 Genesis 31:19Judges 17:1-2 Theft in the family 2 Samuel 11:3Wife stealing 2 Kings 11:2Kidnapping Acts 19:37pp 2Ch 22:11 Romans 2:22Temple robbers Matthew 27:64Body stealing Genesis 31:19Examples of stealing Joshua 7:11,20-21Rachel Judges 17:1-2Achan: Matthew 27:38Micah the Ephraimite Two crucified thieves: Matthew 27:44Luke 23:32 pp Mk 15:27 John 12:6Judas Proverbs 9:17Stealing as an image Of forbidden pleasures 2 Samuel 15:6Songs 4:9 Of a captivated heart Proverbs 6:10-11; 24:33-34Of unexpected loss 1 Thessalonians 5:2See also Of God's judgment Jeremiah 49:9-10Matthew 24:42-44 2 Peter 3:10 pp Ob 5-6 Malachi 3:8-9Spiritual stealing Stealing from God See also Jeremiah 23:30Lying prophets John 10:1See also False shepherds John 10:8,10Luke 23:39-43 Converted thieves 1 Corinthians 6:9-11the thief on the cross Ephesians 4:28some of the Corinthians See also Repentance must be borne out in practical actions Ezekiel 33:15Luke 19:8 Titus 2:10 Zacchaeus Matthew 6:20There is no stealing in heaven See also 5253 cheating5277 criminals 5311 extortion 5366 king 5377 law, Ten Commandments 5492 restitution 6626 conversion 6732 repentance 8488 tithing 8714 dishonesty 8790 oppression |
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