Outline:
“You shall not steal”...
Reveals a generous God
- Temporal (James 1:17)
- Eternal (Jn. 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9)
Exposes hearts that want to steal
- Covetous stealing (1 Tim. 6:6-9)
- Stealing out of unbelief (Mal. 3:6-12)
Points forward to our self-giving Saviour
- He gave himself freely for us (Mk. 10:45, Jn. 10:14-18, Eph. 5:2)
- He continues to give us grace (Jn. 15, Titus 2:11-14)
- He shares his reward with us (Rev. 22:12)
Teaches faithful stewardship
- Honesty
- Generosity