The 10 Commandments E11 — The 8th Commandment, “Do not steal,” seems straightforward enough. But why does God forbid theft in ancient Israel? What harm can come to a community where people’s property is always vulnerable? And what lies beneath the surface of our desire to take from our neighbor what doesn’t belong to us? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the eighth command, discovering its deeper invitations to contentment, generosity, and stewardship.
FULL SHOW NOTES
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CHAPTERS

Consequences for Stealing in Ancient Israel (0:00-15:22)
The Belief Beneath Stealing (15:22-28:38)
Stewarding Our Neighbor’s Stuff (28:38-45:27)
Concluding Thoughts (45:27-52:49)

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SHOW MUSIC

“Chillbop” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & the Boys
“Old Record” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla
“Warm Hugs” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy Godwin
BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Released on 1 Jun 2026