1. Discovering Our Purpose
“Let him who steals steal no longer; but rather let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need” (Eph. 4:28)

2. “Let him who steals steal no longer…”
Blatantly taking what belongs to another
Using false measures or accounting figures
Misrepresenting something’s value
Failing to provide an honest day’s work
Gambling (stealing by mutual consent)
Neglecting to pay debts
Abusing public treasuries or businesses

3. “but rather let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good…”
The Bible teaches a work ethic.
We are taught to work (1 Thes. 4:11-12; 2 Thes. 3:10-12)
We are taught to accept responsibility for our families (1Tim. 5:6)
Work what is good.

4. “..that he may have something to share with him who has need”
Jas. 1:27
Gal. 6:10.
This sharing is a sacrifice that pleases God (Heb. 13:15-16)

5. We live in the world where it is commonly believed that all people are to some degree dishonest in their financial dealings. The Christian who lives in total integrity will shine as a light in this dark world.