Which commandment prohibits taking something that belongs to someone else?

• A. The Fourth Commandment
• B. The Eighth Commandment
• C. The Seventh Commandment
• D. The Ninth Commandment

Answer: (C)

Not taking what belongs to someone else is about respecting other people’s property and being honest about what you have. In many traditions, this is the seventh commandment. It means you should not take or keep something that isn’t yours, whether you do it openly or in secret, and whether you borrow it or shoplift it. The idea is that everyone’s belongings have value and rights, and fairness comes from not using or taking what belongs to others without permission. If you borrow something, you should ask first and return it in good condition. When you treat other people’s things with respect, you build trust in your community and show you value others as well as yourself.