You Shall Not Steal [Deuteronomy 5:19]

Gospel Light Christian Church by Gospel Light

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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 slav ... 

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