Calvin shows that the Eighth Commandment reaches far beyond simple theft and speaks to the entire fabric of justice in human relationships. Because God himself distributes the goods of this world, to seize what belongs to another—whether by violence, fraud, manipulation, or neglect of duty—is to violate God’s ordering of society. Yet the commandment does more than forbid stealing; it calls believers to actively preserve the good of their neighbors. Calvin explains that justice requires honest labor, contentment with what God has given, generosity toward those in need, and faithfulness within every calling—from rulers and pastors to parents, servants, and citizens. In this way the commandment exposes not only outward wrongdoing but also the deeper greed and selfishness of the heart, calling Christians to a life marked by integrity, responsibility, ...