Q110: What does God forbid in the eighth commandment?

God forbids not only outright theft and robbery1

but also such wicked schemes and devices as

false weights and measures, deceptive merchandising, counterfeit money, and usury;2

we must not defraud our neighbour in any way,

whether by force or by show of right.3

In addition God forbids all greed4

and all abuse or squandering of his gifts.5

Q111: What does God require of you in this commandment?

I must promote my neighbour’s good

wherever I can and may,

deal with him

as I would like others to deal with me,

and work faithfully

so that I may be able to give to those in need.1