Sharing God's Gifts: Commandments 7 and 10

Everything I have is a gift from God. I share it and I am grateful.

Live 10 minutes CCC 2401–2418, 2443–2446, 2534–2547

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Seventh: “You shall not steal.” We respect what belongs to others. That means not taking things, returning what we borrow, not cheating, being fair in games and work, and fixing or paying for what we damage.

This commandment also asks us to care for creation. God gave the earth to all people, including those who will live after us, and we must treat animals kindly.

God's gifts are meant for everyone, so this commandment also calls us to love the poor and share with people in need.

Tenth: “You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.” Envy is being sad or angry about what others have. It can steal our joy before we ever take anything!

Jesus said: Don't store up treasure on earth, where moths and rust destroy, but treasure in heaven. A grateful, generous heart is truly rich.

Catechism: CCC 2401–2418, 2443–2446, 2534–2547Scripture: Exodus 20:15, 17 · Matthew 6:19–21

Words to know

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Keep this in your heart
Everything I have is a gift from God. I share it and I am grateful.

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Quiz

  1. Is cheating on a test against the seventh commandment?
    Answer: Yes, it takes what isn't ours
  2. What is envy?
    Answer: Being sad or angry about what others have
  3. What is a steward?
    Answer: Someone who takes care of what belongs to God
  4. Where did Jesus tell us to store our treasure?
    Answer: In heaven

Pray & do

Generous God, everything I have comes from You. Free my heart from envy and greed, and make me generous like Jesus. Amen.

Activity

Start a gratitude jar: each day, write one gift from God on a slip of paper. At the end of the week, choose a toy or item in good condition to give to someone in need.

Family corner

Pick a family stewardship project: clean up a park, start recycling or bring food to the parish food pantry.

Lesson complete!

Today's big idea: Everything I have is a gift from God. I share it and I am grateful.