Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Mitzvah #61 - Do not force other to sell their possessions

One may not force other to part with their possessions.

One transgresses as soon as one tries to actively gain possession of the article; be it through threats, persuasion or asking others to intervene on one's behalf.

Even if one paid well above its worth one has still transgressed.

Applies to everybody, everywhere, always.

Verse: "Do not force other to sell their possessions (last of the 10 commandments.)

Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 40

- Danny
Tuesday, 12 Tevet 5770

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