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THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT

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Thou shall
not steal.

Stealing or grabbing of what belongs to others is forbidden by this law. The amazement of wealth more than the necessity is also an act of stealing.

 

This law commands justice and charity in the care of the earthly goods and the fruits of men’s labor. The ownership of any property makes its holder a steward of Providence.

 

Right to property, private ownership, common good everything leads to the good exercise of the good with due responsibility. A deliberate retention of goods lent or of objects lost; business fraud; paying unjust wages; forcing up prices by taking advantage of the ignorance or hardship of another is also against the seventh commandment. 

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“The Church’s love for the poor … is a part of her constant tradition.” This love is inspired by the Gospel of the Beatitudes, of the poverty of Jesus, and of his concern for the poor.

St. John Chrysostom vigorously recalls this: “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs.”

Do I share with others the gifts I received from God?

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Use social media with integrity and respect each other’s property; thou shall not steal others’ work.

Here, stealing others’ work refers to the act of copycat or plagiarism at the peripheral level. Deep within this concept lies the act of theft in the form of hacking, misusing the information without the permission of the concerned; renting the personal information for various tele advertisements, etc.

 

The right to property and private ownership has external evidence in the form of legal documents. Trespassing leads to capital punishment at times, but stealing social media information, and resources or duplicating them at times goes unnoticed without any acknowledgment causing severe damage to the owner. For example: scammers create a bogus account and try to befriend you, build trust, and convince you to send them money or share sensitive details.

 

Secondly, bad actors use stolen credentials or other means to hack into your account to access your financial or personal information. On the contrary, social media steals our attention with the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. When we receive likes, comments, or notifications on social media, our brains release dopamine, creating a sense of pleasure and satisfaction.

To use social media properly, always give credit to the original by tagging them or including a link to their page.

 

This is ethical and can lead to more engagement on your own account.

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Use social media with respect and integrity

Transparency

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To be transparent on social media, be honest and authentic, disclose sponsorships, respond to comments respectfully, and share behind-the-scenes glimpses of your business.

 

Transparency builds trust and loyalty with your followers.

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  • Be yourself on social media. Be honest about your identity, intentions, and sources.

  • Protect the personal information of others. Treat others with courtesy and avoid discriminatory or offensive content.

  • Always double-check misinformation, disinformation, and misleading claims. 

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