Reasons why Christians are commanded not to steal
- Christians should trust in God to provide for their needs
- So as to show respect for other peoples’ property
- Christians should work to acquire their needs I laziness is discouraged
- Christians should have others / should not make others suffer
- They should uphold their dignity / self worth be role models
- In order to promote peace / harmony among people / stealing causes conflict in society
- In order to practise self control! righteousness
- Christians are expected to be contented with what they have / stealing is an act of greed.