What the Bible says about Stealing to Avert Hunger
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 22:1-4 The penalty for thievery to avert hunger was not as severe as stealing motivated by greed. Nevertheless, any kind of stealing is shameful (Jeremiah 2:26). We should ask God to provide for our needs so that we will not be tempted to steal to survive (Proverbs 30:7-9). Martin G. Collins The Eighth Commandment Related Topics: Greed | Penalty of Sin | Sin ,Penalty for | Stealing | Stealing Motivated by Greed | Temptation | Temptation, Help in Resisting | Temptation, Resisting