Deuteronomy 24: 14 Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether that worker is a fellow Israelite or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.
Deuteronomy is full of rules that Moses is giving the chosen people before they enter the Promised Land. There are LOTS of rules, and There are many we don't follow today as per Paul's comments in Galatians. But there are some which still seem relevant. The people are told to pay the poor promptly, because they need the money. There is also a call for justice for the foreigners.
In troubled times like ours, it's easy to wonder how God thinks about xenophobia. People fear and even hate based on nationality (among other reasons) which make some people seem different. Many in our country, past and present, have done exactly what the Scriptures forbid. They profited as a result. That's not ok.
Prayer: Lord, I pray for all Your people who have been taken advantage of because they are different. Make us aware of our unjust behavior. Guide us to be kind to everyone.
Amen
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