WSC-Q.73: The 8th Commandment—Introduction

Q. 73 Which is the eighth commandment?

A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.

Psalm 104 shows that God is the Creator of all things, who provides for His creatures by:

Supplying water to the beasts and to the earth itself (v. 10-13). Providing all sorts of things for man (v. 14-15). Not just for our necessities, but also for our enjoyment (John 12:1-8, 1 Tim 4:3-4). Providing homes for the various animals He has made (v 16-18). Ordaining means by which each creature obtains its food (v. 19-23). For man, it is by labour and industry.

Truly the earth is full of God's possessions (Psalm 104:24)!