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STEPHEN AMATO
Jul 5, 2022, 8:03:38 AM7/5/22
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Thieves
1Cor 6:9,10 “...nor thieves... will inherit the kingdom of God.”
These are those who violate God-given property rights. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” John 10:1 And many a thief misrepresent themselves as looking out for the best interests of others. Judas was such a man. When a woman poured expensive oil on Jesus' feet Judas said, '“Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.' He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.” John 12:5,6
The particular word in 1Cor 6:10 is "kleptes" where we ge "kleptomaniac". The particular Greek word refers to one who steals by stealth. A related word is "robber" which refers to those who steal openly, and consequently are often violent. But the kleptes could be an embezzler. Those who cheat on taxes are an example of such a person. Religious leaders who mislead people for the sake of money are also spoken of. “they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach— and that for the sake of dishonest gain.” Titus 1:11
1Cor 6:9,10 “...nor thieves... will inherit the kingdom of God.”
These are those who violate God-given property rights. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” John 10:1 And many a thief misrepresent themselves as looking out for the best interests of others. Judas was such a man. When a woman poured expensive oil on Jesus' feet Judas said, '“Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.' He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.” John 12:5,6
The particular word in 1Cor 6:10 is "kleptes" where we ge "kleptomaniac". The particular Greek word refers to one who steals by stealth. A related word is "robber" which refers to those who steal openly, and consequently are often violent. But the kleptes could be an embezzler. Those who cheat on taxes are an example of such a person. Religious leaders who mislead people for the sake of money are also spoken of. “they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach— and that for the sake of dishonest gain.” Titus 1:11
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