Deuteronomy 24: 6 Do not take a pair of millstones—not even the upper one—as security for a debt, because that would be taking a person’s livelihood as security.
Deuteronomy is tricky. Some of the rules seem ridiculous. Some are amazing advice. The other Scripture for today is Galatians, with Paul pointing out that these rules were for "children." As fully functioning adults in the faith with Christ, we are not bound by them.
This is one rule we should consider. If we take someone's livelihood as security for their debts, are we guilty? So many people today lose their homes, b/c they lost their jobs and they have been living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe Christians should consider that. Maybe our representatives in government should be protecting these people's security.
Prayer: Lord, I am praying today for those whose security has been lost or is in danger of being lost. Please guide Your children to act in defense of those who need help to gain or keep their secure means of livelihood. I know that You want what is best for all of us, and I will seek any way I can help those who are helpless.
Amen
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