Which is the eighth commandment?
The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.
Proofs
- The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. (Exodus 20:15)
Additional Exposition
Section 1
Hath God a supreme and sovereign right over all things?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: He is Lord of all, (Acts 10:36)
But have men a delegated right over their lawful possessions?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: The earth, God hath given to the children of men, (Psalm 115:16)
Is it a sin therefore to deprive any of this their right?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Ye shall not steal nor deal falsely, (Leviticus 19:11)
And was such a prohibition necessary?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: For every brother will utterly supplant, (Jeremiah 9:4)
In the confessions
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London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)
No paragraph here answers this question β but WCF 26.3 does.