Exodus 20:15-17; 21-22; Deuteronomy 19:1-14; 22:1-4; 23:24-25; 27:14-26, Discuss what the Bible says about private ownership and trade. How are they different from the understanding of their economic roles? What are the differences between the roles of government in the Bible and the market economy?

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