SF435 - THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED - Be Careful Little Hands What You Do (Exodus 20 15)
SF435
THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED: Be Careful Little Hands What You Do!
EXODUS 20:15
INTRODUCTION
Seris Background
The purpose of the law
To reveal man's sinfulness
To expose the awfulness of sin
To reveal the holiness of God
To restrain the sinner and bring him to Christ
To regulate society
Overview
1‑4 are God‑ward
5‑10 are man‑ward
Sermon Background
Three safegaurds
v.13 - life
v.14 - marriage
v.15 - property
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Stealing defined
Taking something that does not belong to you.
Stealing is widespread
Over $1million stolen for MMES.
Recognize Stealing For What It Is
1C. It is a serious sin
1 Corinthians 6:10 "nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
2C. It is a common sin
It is inherit in us all
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1A. STEAL SOMEONE'S THINGS
1B. Simple Stealing
Robbery
Bank robber - 3rd - "Notice any thing special?" "He was better dressed"
Shoplifting
35 million
2B. Sophisticated Stealing
Embezelling funds
White-collar crime
False advertising
Employer unfair wages
James 5:4 "Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you..."
Not paying income tax
Luke 20:25 ""... give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.""
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2A. STEAL SOMEONE'S TIME
Employee - not doing job
Family
Church
3A. STEAL SOMEONE'S TESIMONY/TALENT
Gossip
Cheating in school
Football Player
Cheating on test - "Don't know" "I don't know either"
4A. STEAL GOD'S TITHE
Malachi 3:8-10
Principle of giving (v.8)
tithing = 10%
offering = more
Penalty for stealing (v.9)
under a curse = an execration:‑‑curse.
Promise of blessing (v.10)
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APPLICATION
Luke 6:31 "Do to others as you would have them do to you."
Romans 13:8 "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law."
Ephesians 4:28
1B. Honesty Is God's Policy
'He who has been stealing must steal no longer,..."
2B. Industry Is God's Plan
"but must work, doing something useful with his own hands..."
3B. Generosity Is God's Purpose
"that he may have something to share with those in need."
You will never be able to outgive God - No matter how big of a shovel you use!
Who have you robbed?
Others? - property
God? - tithes & offerings
Yourself? - heaven
How do you get right?
Restitution - right with others
Repentance - right with God - will bring Redemption!!!
