Compassionate Rule.

     Monday evening, the men’s small group completed the lesson entitled   “Compassionate Rule.”
     We learned in Deuteronomy chapter 24 that God’s concern for the poor and needy is evident in the laws He gave the Israelites at Mt. Siani when they left their bondage in Egypt 40 years prior.  Moses  is reiterating these laws to the next generation of Israel prior to their entering Canaan, the “Land of Milk and Honey”.
     God is just as concerned today for the poor and needy as he was when He first gave the Law;
Don’t Cheat Others; Help those in need; Be compassionate, just as God was, and is, compassionate towards mankind.
     In James chapter 5, we read that God looks upon “Hoarding Wealth” and “Mistreating Workers” as serious sins.  James specifically singles out certain rich people who so often are the objects of envy  for condemnation because of the “Greed and Misuse” of their wealth and that God will judge them harshly, “unless they repent”..
     Matthew, in chapter 25, points out that at least some aspect of the final judgment hinges on how we have cared for needy people during our time on this earth.  Read Math 25:31-46.  If Jesus were to come today, would you be a “Sheep” or a “Goat“???
     The good news is, “despite the economic injustice in our world today, God promises that a day is coming when all things will be made new and justice will once again prevail on the earth.”