Stealing

*What are the first six commandments?

*Read Exodus 20:15

*What is the 8th commandment?

*What is a definition of "stealing"? (Write on white board)

*Can you steal only objects?

*Does the cost of something make stealing it okay or not okay?

*How does stealing differ from borrowing?

*What justifications have you heard people use for stealing?

*Have you ever had anything stolen from you?

*If so, what was your emotional reaction?

*How did it make you feel?

*Have you ever stolen everything?  (think to yourself)

BREAK INTO SMALL GROUPS

GROUP 1

1. Review definition of "Stealing"
2. Would anyone go into a store and steal a CD?
3. How is that different from downloading a "free" song?
4. Why is downloading stealing?
5. How is "sharing music" stealing?
6. Who are you stealing from?
7. What do you think the punishment will be for those who steal? (1 Cor 6:9)
8. Does that apply to people who steal music?

GROUP 2

1. Has a cashier ever not rung up something you were buying or ever given you to much change?
2. Have you ever found money or something of value on the ground?
3. How did that make you feel?
4. Did you keep it?
5. Is it considered "stealing", if this happens?
6. Have you ever paid to much for something?
7. Have you ever lost something of value?
8. How did that make you feel?
9. What does the Bible say about this?  Read....Luke 6:31-35
10. What are you going to do next time you find yourself in this situation?

SMALL GROUP REPORTS

*How common is stealing in any form in your community?

*What have you learned about the eighth commandment?

*Describe a world in which stealing did not exist. How would it differ from today's society?