Deuteronomy 24:17
Deuteronomy 24:17
You shall not pervert the justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless, or take a widow's garment in pledge.
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God pronounces woe on those who enact laws that deprive the needy of justice, highlighting His disdain for oppression and corruption. This verse serves as a powerful warning against using power to harm the poor, emphasizing that God is deeply concerned with how society treats the vulnerable. When laws and systems are manipulated to exploit the needy and rob them of their rights, it goes against God’s nature of justice and compassion. This verse challenges us to examine the systems and practices within our own communities, encouraging us to advocate for fair treatment and protection for the marginalized. Let us be inspired to stand against injustice, speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves and working to create a society where everyone is treated with dignity. May we seek to live in a way that reflects God’s love for justice, striving to build communities that uphold the rights and well-being of all, especially those in need.
Deuteronomy 27:19
Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed are those who consider the poor; the Lord will deliver them in times of trouble.
1 Timothy 5:16
If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.