Exodus 22:1-4The 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
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What the Bible says about Stealing to Avert Hunger
(From Forerunner Commentary)
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