Catechism for Young Children · Question 97 of 145
What is the eighth commandment?
A.The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.
What does this answer mean?
The eighth commandment is, 'Thou shalt not steal.' It teaches respect for what belongs to others. God gives people what they own. The next answer shows the positive side: honesty and diligent work. It reaches small things too, such as taking a sibling's toy without asking.
What can we ask our children?
- What is the eighth commandment?
- What is stealing?
- What should you do if you took something that is not yours?
Can I print this question?
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.