Flourish: Waking Up To The Sin of Stealing

Why has dishonesty become so ingrained in modern culture that society simply factors employee theft and dishonesty into the price of doing business?In this sermon on Exodus 20:15, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon digs into the Eighth Commandment: "You shall not steal." Pastor Neil explores the hidden cost of theft in American society, often called the "theft surcharge", and shifts the focus from simple morality to how stealing directly dishonors God's character as a faithful, generous provider. By contrasting the urge to seize what is not ours with God's promise to richly provide for His children, this message challenges believers to move from the habit of taking to the dignity of honest work and true generosity.In this episode, we cover:The Backdrop of God’s Character: Understanding how stealing communicates a fundamental lack of trust in God’s promise to bless and provide for His people.Legacy and Consequence: Examining how our personal choices regarding honesty leave a lasting impact—either of righteousness or regret—on future generations.The Dignity of Accomplishment: Exploring Ephesians 4:28 to see how the Gospel frees individuals from a lifestyle of theft and invites them into the dignity of work and sharing with those in need.The Many Forms of Theft: Identifying subtle ways dishonesty creeps into daily life, including stolen time at work, digital piracy, unreturned items, and withholding our tithes from God.Living in God’s Sufficiency: Resting in the truth that God is our provider, eliminating the need to dishonor Him through dishonesty.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube