7If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to hardena your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. 8Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.
Open Your Hand
“The law of release in the seventh year was never to be used to discourage giving to those in need. The law might discourage lending to the poor, therefore God wanted Israel to be generous givers to those in need.” (Guzik)
We all know someone that fell on hard times because of circumstances beyond their control. Health, loss of job, accident, weather etc.
But what about someone who refuses to work? That’s something you definitely need to pray about and see how the Holy Spirit guides you.
We have on several occasions went and purchased a meal for someone instead of giving them cash.
Have you opened your hand?
Blessings
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