The Summary of the 8th Commandment

Romans 2:28-29; Colossians 2:11-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10, 4:23-24; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; John 3:3-12; Revelations 20:4-6; Judges 7:19; Matthew 14:25; Mark 6:48; Exodus 20:15; Proverbs 3:27; Luke 16:10-11; Matthew 21:12-13; Malachi 3:8-10; Leviticus 19:11; Exodus 19:11-13; James 5:2-5; 2 Thessalonians 8:10-11; Ephesians 4:28; Luke 3:11; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Acts 20:35; Psalm 24:1; Job 41:11; James 1:17; Ephesians 4:28; Romans 12:13; Matthew 5:48; John 5:17

We are walking in today:  The Summary of the 8th Commandment

Witness the eighth day throughout the Bible:  the eighth day is the day the Hebrew males are circumcised, there is also Shemini Atzeret the eight day of the Assembly that is after the seven days of feast of tabernacles or Sukkot.  Also in Israel the eighth day is celebrated as Simchat Torah—Joy of the Torah

Exodus 22:30-31; Leviticus 9:1, 12:3, 14:23, 15:14, 23:26, 23:39; Numbers 29:35, 1 Kings 8:66; Ezekiel 43:27; 2 Chronicles 7:9, 29:17; Nehemiah 8:18; Luke 1:59; Acts 7:8; Philippians 3:5-6

​This morning Fiveamprayer we are going to review the 8th Commandment, thou shall not steal. Looking at the number 8 we find that it shows up all throughout out scripture. The Brit Chadasha was written ​​by eight men. The most joyous time of the year is Shemini Atzeret, the day after the seven day feast of Sukkot​​. Abraham had a total of 8 sons.​ ​ The total ​​number of writers of the Bible is 40 which is 5 for grace and 8 for new beginnings.

Due to the disregard of God's teaching and instruction in our current society there is a high amount of theft and stealing that takes place.  A closer look at this commandment reveals more principals that ​

​further display the importance and benefit of this instruction.​  This stealing relates to fair business practices and not withholding from others what is their due. To give an example, clocking in for work but not actually beginning work for another 20 minutes. Or the delay in paying those that you owe​ until a later date, without prior discussion. Adonai does not see degrees of theft as our current legal system does. Theft in any degree is a reflection of the character of that individual. We are not to steal: life, honor, possessions, truth nor even make plans of taking others property. In societies where theft is not condemned, it is often the chief reason for it's collapse. We are to have our possessions and property gained honestly and available to those that are in need. Acts 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. ​  Click here in to listen this awesome teaching!!