1. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 1

2. 1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world-- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world-- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. Don McClain 2 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009

3. Don McClain 3 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV) 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

4. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 4  Generally think of robbery or burglary  May be practiced – more commonly  Biblical principles condemning it -  What it is, ways can be guilty

5. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 5  Dictionary: “To take from another without right, authority or permission.”  Not determined by degree: (Whether $50 or $.50)  Whether person / company miss item or not  Whether person / company afford loss  Small petty theft – leads to greater degree

6. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 6  Stealing - (Eph. 4:28)  Theft - (Matt. 27:38; Luke 10:30; John 12:6; 1 Pet. 4:15)  Robbery - (Mal. 3:8; Jn 18:40)  Extortion - (Prov. 28:8; Ezek. 22:12; Matt. 23:25)  Pilfering – (Titus 2:10 NKJV ) “to purloin, embezzle, withdraw covertly and appropriate to one’s own use”: —Thayer

7. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 7  It is forbidden – (Exo. 20:15; Eph. 4:28; 1 Pet. 4:15)  Will not go to heaven - (1 Cor. 6:10)  It Is Covetousness - (Lk 12:15)  Violation of love – (Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 7:12)  Violates legitimate means of transfer – (Prov. 13:11; Eph. 4:28) - (Labor – invest - Exchange – Love [gift])

8. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 8  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)

9. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 9  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)

10. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 10  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)

11. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 11  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)  Gamble – (1 Cor. 6:10)

12. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 12  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)  Gamble – (1 Cor. 6:10)  Not pay others for work or service – (Lev 19:13; 1 Thes 4:6)

13. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 13  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)  Gamble – (1 Cor. 6:10)  Not pay others for work or service – (Lev 19:13; 1 Thes 4:6)  Not respecting copyright laws – (James 5:4)

14. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 14  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)  Gamble – (1 Cor. 6:10)  Not pay others for work or service – (Lev 19:13; 1 Thes 4:6)  Not respecting copyright laws – (James 5:4)  Deliberately cheat or take advantage – (Luke 3:13)

15. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 15  Take something “small” – (Luke 16:10)  Take pay for work not done – (Luke 16:12)  Not paying bills – (Rom 13:8)  Gamble – (1 Cor. 6:10)  Not pay others for work or service – (Lev 19:13; 1 Thes 4:6)  Not respecting copyright laws – (James 5:4)  Deliberately cheat or take advantage – (Luke 3:13)

16. Don McClain W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 26, 2009 16  Let us work hard and earn what we have –  Let us never cheat or take advantage of another  The key is honesty and integrity – 1 Peter 2:12

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