In this episode of Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate explore the eighth commandment and reveal how God wants to develop you into someone He can trust. Discover how integrity in small decisions leads to God's blessing in bigger purposes and learn practical ways to live with biblical integrity.

EPISODE OVERVIEW: Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate go beyond the simple "don't steal" to uncover how the eighth commandment is really about becoming someone God can trust with more. This episode examines modern forms of theft including time stealing, digital piracy, and robbing God through withheld tithes. You'll discover why integrity in little things qualifies you for God's greater purposes and learn practical steps for building trustworthiness in every area of life.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• The true meaning of the eighth commandment and God's design for trustworthiness

• Historical context of property rights and how God was establishing a new standard

• Modern applications including time theft, intellectual property, and digital piracy

• The connection between tithing, stewardship, and robbing God

• How stealing and adultery are both rooted in discontentment and coveting

• Building integrity that positions your heart for God's blessing and greater responsibility

BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS:

• Exodus 20:15 - The eighth commandment establishing God's standard for property and integrity

• Malachi 3:8-10 - How withholding tithes and offerings constitutes robbing God and blocks His blessing

• Proverbs 11:1 - God's delight in honest scales and accurate weights as a picture of integrity

• Romans 2:15-16 - How God's law is written on our hearts and our conscience either accuses or excuses us

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:

• Examine areas where you might be stealing time, ideas, or resources from others

• Evaluate your tithing and generosity as tests of trustworthiness with God's resources

• Develop integrity in small daily decisions that position you for greater responsibility

• Practice contentment with what God has given you in your current season

• Build honest business practices and accurate representation in all dealings

WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR: This episode is particularly valuable for Christians seeking to understand biblical stewardship, believers wanting to grow in integrity and trustworthiness, anyone struggling with contentment and coveting, and those desiring to position themselves for God's greater blessings and purposes.