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Theft, or robbery

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, the secret taking of another’s property, or the open taking of another’s property with violence, is punished by God (Prov. 22:22, 23), brings a curse upon the thief (Deut. 27:17), deprives him of heaven (1 Cor. 6:10). The punishment for theft, according to the Law of Moses, is set forth in the Book of Exodus (22:1–8) and in the prophet Ezekiel (18:12, 13).

Scripture cited

Proverbs 22:22 Deuteronomy 27:17 1 Corinthians 6:10

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