Seventh Commandment
| "You shall not steal." | ||
| The seventh commandment according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church | ||
The Catechism explains that this commandment regulates worldly goods, and forbids unjustly taking, using or damaging those that belong to someone else. It places requirements upon those who possess worldly goods to use them responsibly, taking into consideration the good of society. The Catechism addresses the concept of human stewardship of God's creation in its explanation of the seventh commandment and forbids abuse of animals and the environment.
Read more about this topic: Catholic Doctrine Regarding The Ten Commandments
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