Scripture frequently addresses the issue of thievery, condemning it as a sinful behavior that violates God's commandments. In Ephesians 4:28, believers are exhorted to work honestly and provide for their own needs, rather than resorting to theft. The Gospels, such as Matthew 21:13 and 27:38, also depict Jesus teaching against thievery and associating with those considered outcasts, including thieves. Additionally, 1 Corinthians 6:10 warns that thieves will not inherit the kingdom of God, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous and honest life.
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He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.
And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’ ”
nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’ ? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’ ”
He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’ ”
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.