The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal – Act Justly (CCC 2401–2463)
You Shall Not Steal
The Seventh Commandment prohibits theft – the taking of another’s goods against the reasonable will of the owner. Every form of theft is contrary to God’s will and constitutes an injustice against others. The injustice of theft requires recompense and restitution of stolen goods (CCC, nos. 2453–2454). Read more…