Deuteronomy 15:7-8
“If there is with you a poor man, one of your brothers, within any of your gates in your land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother; but you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wants.”
Deuteronomy is part of the Law given to the Israelite people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This section specifically outlines laws concerning debt, slavery, and poverty, emphasizing compassion and economic justice within the community.
What does 'opening your hand wide' mean for you in your community today?