There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. (Deuteronomy 15:11)
The Israelis are to cancel all debts among fellow Israelis every seventh year, yet there will always be poor people. They are to give to the needy--generously and not grudgingly. (Deuteronomy 15:10)
Lord, help me to view everyone in need with compassion. Help me to become a generous, joyful debt canceller, not a grudging, bitter debt holder.
Every citizen, Israel's kings included, are to observe the same laws. (Deuteronomy 17:18-20)
I like the scriptures' "wait and see" attitude with regard to the question of a supposed prophet's authenticity. (Deuteronomy 18:21-22)
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