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 should any one attempt to lead you to what is wrong, repulse him or seek for the protection of others. 'My son, if sinners shall entice thee, consent not to them. If they shall say: Come with us; my son, walk not thou with them' (Prov. i. 10-15). Avoid all immoral books, magazines and newspapers. ( See note to quest. 9, First Commandment. )

1. What does the Seventh Commandment forbid?

The Seventh Commandment forbids us to injure our neighbor in his property by robbery or theft, by cheating, usury, or in any other unjust way.

2. Who are guilty of robbery or theft?

Not only those who are properly called robbers and thieves, but also all those, 1. Who give them advice or assistance; 3. Who buy, sell, hide, or keep stolen goods; 3. Who do not return the things they have found or borrowed; 4. Who do not pay their debts; and 5. All those who beg without need, and thus defraud the real poor of their alms.

3. How is fraud committed?

1. By injuring, openly or secretly, our neighbor's property or business; 3. By giving false weight or measure, or bad money, or practising any other deceit in buying or selling; 4. By refusing to pay our lawful debts when we can do so.

4. How, also, may servants and employees be guilty of fraud?

1. By disposing of their employer's property without his consent; 2. By wasting time or material; and by disregarding just agreements or contracts which they have made with their employers.

Servants may not give alms of the property of their employers without their consent.