SLAVES

Deuteronomy 24: 14 – 22



We were all once slaves. It doesn't matter what held us in bondage, whether it was addiction to drugs, booze, or porn, or even a dangerous relationship, and more, we all had to overcome and break the chains that bound us. And because of this, we have compassion of those that are still sick and suffering, and enslaved.
Some of us go to extremes to help while other do so in a more quiet manner, unseen, but none the less a helpful outreach.
Moses was reminding the people of Israel that they were also once in bondage, and that they should have compassion on those in need.

14 Do not take advantage of a hired man who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother Israelite or an alien living in one of your towns.
17 Do not deprive the alien or the fatherless of justice, or take the cloak of the widow as a pledge.
18 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this.
19 When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
22 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. That is why I command you to do this.

This can be a way to bring people to salvation. Remember that folks are watching us and will react to the way we live our lives. There is also an old saying that goes, “If you give, you get” and that rings true here too.
Be aware of those around us. See those who's needs are not met, and do what you can. Moses set the guidelines on how to do it. He told the people to leave a little bit of the crops for those in need to gather, in other words, do not brag or boast of your helping the poor and needy. Do so quietly and God will be the one who sees, not the crowd.