February 7th, Leviticus 19-21
This week has been non-stop discussion about the mission of the Kingdom of God. Evangelism is one of those things, but the deeper discussion is doing justly and loving mercy. Not to be lazy but the words if chapter 19 express this better than I and it is God's word so...
Here's the frustration of my blog this week, I wanted to just insert Leviticus 19:9-18 and let it speak for itself. If someone could help me by posting that text as a comment I would appreciate it.
One last word about seriously plunging into justice issues comes from my class this week. "Mercy is pulling people from the river and offering help. Justice is going upstream and finding out why so many are falling into, getting pushed into the river and seeking ways to put a stop to it."
Stepping into the gap and using our strength as an asset for the widows, orphans, strangers, and the poor. That's kingdom work!!!
9 “‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. 10 Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the LORD your God.
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“‘Do not lie.
“‘Do not deceive one another.
12 “‘Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
13 “‘Do not defraud your neighbor or rob him.
“‘Do not hold back the wages of a hired man overnight.
14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.
15 “‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people.
“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.
17 “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt.
18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Leviticus 19:9-18 (NIV 1984)
How thorough you are Paul...giving translation and year. (Yes, I know I'm reading this way later than I was supposed to...)
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