Question 110

THE ARGVMENT.

Because all vnrighteousnes is abhominable in the sight of God, hee forbiddeth greedilie to gape after that which is an other mans, and commandeth vs to lend our faythful helpe to every man, for the keeping of his owne goods, and by this meanes hee doeth allowe and ratifie the distinction of owners and proper possessions.

What doth God forbid in the eight commandement.

Not only those thefts and^a robberies which the Magistrate doeth punish, but vnder the name of theft, hee comprehendeth all naughtie shifts & occupations, whereby wee catch after other mens goods, and labor to^b conveigh them to our selues, by force, or by couler of right, as are vnequall^c weights, an vniust metwand, vnequal^d measure, deceitfull ware, counterfeit mony,^e vsurie, or any other forbiddin way, or means to thriue & get welth. Add hereunto all^f couetousnes, and the manifold mispending and^g abusing of the guifts of God.^h