Experiencing (And Embracing) the Theology of Thievery

“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” – Matthew 10:28

Oh how things in this life can be taken from you! Your spouse could be taken from you through the snare of an adulterous relationship. Your precious children could be taken from you by heinous actions of kidnappers or child predators. You could be cheated in a business transaction, or even robbed of personal possessions through various avenues of thievery. You could even become a victim of identity theft. Your reputation could be stolen through character assassination. Your words could be stolen by way of plagiarism. Your property can be taken from you by the state to designate a bird sanctuary or to build another highway. Your freedom to worship God could be…