Deuteronomy 15:9 · KJV

"Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

⁸But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

⁹Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.

¹⁰Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

¹¹For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

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Reflection Questions

How does the concept of release resonate with your life?

What does it mean for you to care for the poor?

When have you felt challenged to be generous?

Life Application

generosity

Consider ways you can support those in need around you, especially as you approach times of abundance.

compassion

Reflect on how you can cultivate a heart that is sensitive to the struggles of others.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches about loving one's neighbor and caring for the poor, which aligns with this warning against neglecting the needy.

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