Faithful in Little Things

110. Q. What does God forbid in the eighth commandment?

A. God forbids not only outright theft and robbery
but also such wicked schemes and devices as
false weights and measures, deceptive merchandising,
counterfeit money, and usury;
we must not defraud our neighbour in any way
whether by force or by show of right.
In addition God forbids all greed 4 and all abuse or squandering of his gifts.
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111 Q. What does God require of you
in this commandment?

A. I must promote my neighbour's good
wherever I can and may, deal with him
as I would like others to deal with me, and work faithfully
so that I may be able to give to those in need.