The most obvious form of theft is when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them. Money, merchandise, vehicles, etc. are all obvious items that are stolen.
What is remarkable is people's justifications for doing so. Some people are of the opinion that if they think they need it more than its rightful owner, that they are justified in taking it. They feel that if someone has wealth, that they won't miss it or that they can easily replace it. They also often justify that those that have wealth obtained it by first stealing from others. That the rich are rich because they have taken from the poor.
Justifications aside, let's make something clear. Stealing is wrong. No matter what justification you can come up with, no matter how great your need, no matter if you do it for someone else, it doesn't matter. Stealing is wrong. So if it doesn't belong to you, don't take it. If you really need it and are unable to pay, pray to God for help. And if your pride makes it hard to ask for help, put your ego aside.
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