Reformation 500 Resources: The 7th Commandment for Youth

The Seventh Commandment for Youth:  You Shall Not Steal

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What does this mean?

Look up the commandment and its meaning in your Study Edition of Luther’s Small Catechism, page 21.

Don’t have one?  You can get your own copy here:  https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22231/Luther-Small-Catechism-Anniversary-Study-Edition

Or download the free app here:  https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/22879/Luther-Small-Catechism-App

Questions to Ponder:

Underline or circle any words or phrases that you don’t understand.  Look them up and write the words and their definitions in the margins of your book.

What questions do you have about this section?

What is your favorite part of this section?  Why?

When in your life have you been able to follow this commandment and its meaning?

What is an example of when you failed?

What is God up to in this section?

Teach Us to Pray:

You can Pray in Color with the illustration on pg. 21 of your Small Catechism.

You may also conclude your study in these or similar words:

God Our Protector, I thank you for the rules you gave the world to follow, that we might live lives that give you praise and help one another.  Forgive me when I fail to keep your commandments, and help me to live always for you.  In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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