Just Do It (Or Don't Do It).

There are times that will go to a store such as Walmart to save money and there are times that I would rather pay the extra money than shop there. Much of this feeling comes from the where the cheaper products come from. Christians have always been split about whether it is right or wrong to buy materials made in third world countries. Those that say we shouldn't say that we are exploiting the workers in those countries many of whom are children. Those that say we should say that we are helping the economy of those countries and thus helping them prosper. Most of the time we shop in those places because we just want to save money. If we are shopping there just to benefit ourselves then we should stop. Exploiting others for our own personal gain is wrong.
It is reported that in the year after Michael Jordan retired (the second time), he earned more endorsing Nike shoes than all the workers in Malaysia who made the shoes. Contrast this with Chris Webber, who was also a pro basketball player, who severed ties with Nike because the refused to lower the price of its basketball shoe named after Webber. "How can I charge that price for my shoe when I speak to all those inner-city kids and preach to them?" THe shoes, priced at $140, actually cost Nike $5 to make in foreign manufacturing markets.
The eighth commandment forbids us to take advantage of another person for personal gain. Thanks for your example Chris Webber.