1. The Seventh Commandment Do Not Steal: Act Justly USCCA Chapter 31 Wednesday, March 02, 2016Wednesday, March 02, 2016Wednesday, March 02, 2016Wednesday, March 02, 2016

2. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 1.The Seventh Commandment forbids theft, “taking someone’s money or property ‘against the reasonable will of the owner (USCCA p. 419).’” This includes: a.Robbery. b.Embezzlement. c.Computer theft. d.Counterfeit money.

3. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 1.The Seventh Commandment forbids theft, “taking someone’s money or property ‘against the reasonable will of the owner (USCCA p. 419).’” This includes: e.Fraud. f.Identity theft. g.Copyright violations. h.Mail scams.

4. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 2.To keep this commandment, we need to acquire the virtues of: a.Moderation, which curbs our attachment to worldly goods. b.Justice, which helps us respect our neighbour’s rights and take interest in human well-being.

5. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 2.To keep this commandment, we need to acquire the virtues of: c.Solidarity, which opens our hearts to the whole human family.

6. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 3.The Seventh Commandment calls individuals to: a.Safeguard property rights. b.Pay our debts. c.Fulfill obligations that we have freely incurred.

7. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 4.The Seventh Commandment calls government to: a.Safeguard legitimate ownership of money and property. b.Protect people from robbery and injury.

8. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 5.The Church as a right and obligation to make judgments in economic and social matters when the rights of the person or the salvation of souls requires it.

9. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 6.The US Bishops have isolated the following major themes in the social teaching of the Church: a.Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of the moral life of society. b.The family is the central social institution of society and must be strengthened and supported.

10. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 6.The US Bishops have isolated the following major themes in the social teaching of the Church: c.The person has an obligation to participate in the life of society, seeking the common good and well-being of all. d.Human dignity can be protected and community can be healthy only if human rights are protected and responsibilities met.

11. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 6.The US Bishops have isolated the following major themes in the social teaching of the Church: e.Our society is called to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. f.The economy must serve the people.

12. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 6.The US Bishops have isolated the following major themes in the social teaching of the Church: g.We are called to live in solidarity with all of our brothers and sisters throughout the globe. h.We are to show respect to God’s creation through our stewardship and care for the environment.

13. Session 4: The Seventh Commandment March 2, 2016March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 For Discussion: 1.Prayerfully read Luke 16: 19-31. How does this passage challenge you to grow deeper in your love of and service to the poor? 2.Given the Church’s teaching in this commandment, how can you and your business grow in fidelity to the demands given by the Seventh Commandment? 3.How is this commandment built upon the previous commandments?