It is also indispensable to that happiness which is the result of virtue. The right of property is founded upon, and is necessarily connected with self ownership. Both these are indispensable to the highest well being of individuals, and of the race. Hence, the command 'Thou shalt not steal,' is only declaratory of the one great, universal law of benevolence. When the spirit of this law is violated.
Slavery is a flagrant and infamous violation of it.
Taking whatever belongs to another, for temporary use only, but without leave. In the one case the thing itself is stolen, and in the other the use of it is stolen. Every selfish use of your neighbor's property, although with his permission, such as living by borrowing and using your neighbor's things, when you are as able to provide them for yourself as he is to provide them for himself and for you too. Using a borrowed article for a different purpose than that for which the consent was given. Lending that which is not your own, and which you have no right to lend, is also a violation of the spirit of this commandment.