From the journal
Exodus 20:15
May 30, 2025
Today let’s explore the commandment Exodus 20:15. What is stealing in the eyes of Jesus Christ? Is a hungry, needy person taking an apple from a tree of a rich neighbour without asking a thief, or is the rich person refusing to share the thief?
The blog, as always, I wrote in collaboration with my Ai Copilot.
Authors: Galina Nelson & Ai Designer by Microsoft.
Thou Shalt Not Steal: The Responsibility of Abundance
Our God is a loving and caring God—Jesus Christ, who walked among us, spending His life helping friends, followers, and even strangers who sought His aid. He never asked for rewards, nor did He measure His generosity by worldly standards. Instead, He encouraged His disciples to help the needy as an act of commitment to the Gospel He preached.
Jesus observed financial freedom not as a means of personal indulgence but as an opportunity to serve others. He saw material wealth as a tool for compassion, not as a treasure to be hoarded. Those who placed material possessions above spiritual truth, He considered spiritually blind, urging them to repent and embrace a life of giving.
In this light, “Thou shalt not steal” takes on a deeper meaning. It is not only about taking what does not belong to us—it is also about withholding what we have from those who need it. When someone has an abundance of wealth and resources but refuses to share, especially with a person in need, who asks for help, that person is, in a spiritual sense, stealing from the needy.
Jesus would never leave a friend or relative without help. He had everything in abundance, yet He never kept it for Himself—He was always ready to share, to heal, and to uplift. In His eyes, the true thief is not the needy person who takes without asking, but the wealthy person who refuses to give when they have the means to do so.
This commandment calls us to examine our hearts. Are we using our blessings to serve others, or are we clinging to them out of fear or selfishness? True wealth is measured not by what we possess but by what we give. To live in alignment with Christ’s teachings, we must recognize that generosity is not optional—it is a sacred duty.
Let us remember that in God’s kingdom, abundance is meant to be shared. When we give freely, we reflect the love of Christ, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Blessings 💞