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Gleaning (Leviticus 19:9-10)

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Although ancient methods of harvesting were not as efficient as today, yet Leviticus 19:9-10 instructs Israelites...

Those Truly Unable to Work Should Receive Assistance (1 Thessalonians 4:9–10)

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Paul is an advocate of social welfare and charitable giving, but only for those who are genuinely in need. Paul clearly...

The Holy Spirit Empowers Radical Generosity With Every Kind of Resource (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38)

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Two final points are important to note with regard to the use of resources in the early Christian community. First is...

The Economics of Radical Generosity (Acts 2:45; 4:34-35)

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There is continuing debate about whether or not these community summaries advocate a certain economic system, with some...

Ezekiel 18:7b - The Righteous Man Does Not Steal, but Instead Feeds the Hungry and Clothes the Naked

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This may seem like an odd pairing. Who could argue with the prohibition against robbery? But how is robbery connected...

The Wise Worker is Just (Proverbs)

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The proverbs do not stop with commending generosity but go further to claim that caring for the poor is a matter of...

Epilogue — Job’s Prosperity Restored (Job 42:7-17)

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The final section of Job contains a storybook ending in which many of Job’s fortunes are restored. Many, but not all....

Sharing the Wealth (2 Corinthians 8:13–15)

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Paul reminds the Corinthians of the underlying principle behind the collection. “It is a question of a fair balance...

Ananias and Sapphira: A Case of Malicious Identity (Acts 5:1-11)

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The deaths of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) are nothing if not frightful and puzzling. The two, a married couple,...