Is it ethical to pirate software or media from large corporations?

The Bible is unequivocally clear that stealing is a sin (Exodus 20:15), and Christian ethics apply this command regardless of the victim's size or wealth. Pirating software or media—even from large corporations—is an ethical violation because it involves unauthorized appropriation of intellectual property, which has tangible economic value. By pirating, one is denying the owner (whether a corporation or an individual artist) the just compensation for their labor and creativity. The Christian response is to honor copyright and seek integrity in all financial and digital transactions.