Question 110 - What does God forbid in the eighth commandment?

Answer - God forbids not only outright theft and robbery¹ but also such wicked schemes and devices as false weights and measures, deceptive merchandising, counterfeit money, and usury;² we must not defraud our neighbour in any way, whether by force or by show of right.³ In addition God forbids all greed⁴ and all abuse or squandering of His gifts.⁵

¹ Ex. 22:1; 1 Cor. 5:9-10; 6:9-10. ² Deut. 25:13-16; Ps. 15:5; Prov. 11:1; 12:22; Ezek. 45:9-12; Luke 6:35. ³ Mic. 6:9-11; Luke 3:14; James 5:1-6. ⁴ Luke 12:15; Eph. 5:5. ⁵ Prov. 21:20; 23:20-21; Luke 16:10-13.

Question 111 - What does God require of you in this commandment?

Answer - 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.¹

¹ Is. 58:5-10; Matt. 7:12; Gal. 6:9-10; Eph. 4:28.