Stealing not only breaks trust but goes against God’s commands. The Bible teaches us to be honest and faithful stewards of what we’re given. Today, let’s explore verses that guide us toward integrity and righteousness in all areas of life.
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Exodus 20:15 – Stealing is forbidden by God’s command
“You shall not steal.” – Exodus 20:15
Leviticus 19:11 – Integrity is a core value
“You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another.” – Leviticus 19:11
Proverbs 10:2 – Ill-gotten gains lead to destruction
“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” – Proverbs 10:2
Proverbs 21:6 – Deceitful gain is ultimately futile
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.” – Proverbs 21:6
Zechariah 5:3 – God’s judgment on those who steal
“And he said to me, ‘This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land; for everyone who steals shall be cleaned out according to what is on one side, and everyone who swears falsely shall be cleaned out according to what is on the other side.'” – Zechariah 5:3
John 10:10 – Jesus teaches us about the thief
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
Romans 13:9 – Love is greater than stealing
“For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Romans 13:9
Ephesians 4:28 – A call to honest labor
“Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.” – Ephesians 4:28
1 Corinthians 6:10 – Stealers shall not inherit God’s kingdom
“Nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” – 1 Corinthians 6:10
Proverbs 22:16 – Exploiting the poor is stealing
“Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.” – Proverbs 22:16
Jeremiah 7:9 – Stealing is a sign of moral decay
“Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known?” – Jeremiah 7:9
Matthew 19:18 – Jesus emphasizes moral laws
“He said to him, ‘Which ones?’ And Jesus said, ‘You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness.'” – Matthew 19:18
Luke 3:14 – Honest living is essential
“And soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what shall we do?’ And he said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.'” – Luke 3:14
Micah 6:10 – God observes dishonest practices
“Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed?” – Micah 6:10
Proverbs 30:8 – Avoid both theft and vanity
“Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me.” – Proverbs 30:8
Job 24:2 – A reflection on unjust practices
“There are those who move landmarks; they seize flocks and pasture them.” – Job 24:2
Proverbs 28:24 – True value of a relationship
“Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, ‘That is no transgression,’ is a companion to a man who destroys.” – Proverbs 28:24
1 Thessalonians 4:6 – God is the avenger
“That no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:6
Luke 19:8 – Redemption from wrongdoings
“And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, ‘Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.'” – Luke 19:8
Proverbs 12:22 – God delights in honesty
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” – Proverbs 12:22
Matthew 7:12 – Treat others with respect
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Proverbs 15:27 – Greed brings trouble
“Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.” – Proverbs 15:27
Proverbs 28:10 – The fate of the deceitful
“Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.” – Proverbs 28:10
James 5:4 – The cries of the oppressed
“Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.” – James 5:4
Hebrews 13:5 – Contentment over greed
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” – Hebrews 13:5
Proverbs 23:5 – The fleeting nature of riches
“When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.” – Proverbs 23:5
Luke 12:15 – Guard against all forms of greed
“And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.'” – Luke 12:15