2537. It is not a violation of this commandment to desire to obtain things that belong to one’s neighbor, provided this is done by just means. Traditional catechesis realistically mentions “those who have a harder struggle against their criminal desires” and so who “must be urged the more to keep this commandment”:
. . . merchants who desire scarcity and rising prices, who cannot bear not to be the only ones buying and selling so that they themselves can sell more dearly and buy more cheaply; those who hope that their peers will be impoverished, in order to realize a profit either by selling to them or buying from them . . . physicians who wish disease to spread; lawyers who are eager for many important cases and trials.321
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127. What are the signs that bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus?
462. Are family bonds an absolute good?
277. How is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist carried out?
517. What are the duties of workers?
532. What does Jesus call for in poverty of spirit?
411. How does society ensure social justice?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of women in society, according to Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4?
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
