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how does the modern global economy complicate the idea of 'his day' for payment?

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Leviticus 19:13

““‘You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.’”

This verse is part of a longer chapter in the book of Leviticus, often called the 'Holiness Code,' which outlines ethical and moral laws for the ancient Israelite community. It's addressed to the people of Israel as they establish themselves in the land, emphasizing justice and care for the vulnerable among them.

What responsibility does this ancient command place on individuals and systems in today's complex economic landscape?

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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
This passage reiterates the law about not oppressing hired workers and paying them promptly before sunset.
James 5:4
The New Testament prophetically warns those who withhold wages from laborers, connecting it to a cry to God.
Malachi 3:5
This prophet declares God's judgment against those who oppress hired workers, widows, and orphans.

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