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how does the new testament, especially jesus' teachings, extend or deepen this command for timely payment?

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Deuteronomy 24:14-15

You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers, or one of your foreigners who are in your land within your gates. You shall give him his wages in his day, and the sun shall not go down on it, for he is poor, and sets his heart on it; lest he cry against you to Yahweh, and it be sin to you.

This passage is part of the Law given to the Israelites through Moses, instructing them on how to live justly in their new land. It specifically addresses how they should treat vulnerable members of their society, ensuring fair labor practices.

What responsibilities do we hold toward those whose livelihood depends directly on our actions?

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  • Leviticus 19:13

    This verse reinforces the prohibition against defrauding a neighbor or withholding wages.

  • Matthew 20:1-16

    Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard explores themes of fair pay, generosity, and differing perspectives on justice.

  • Luke 10:7

    Jesus tells his disciples, 'for the laborer is worthy of his wages,' affirming the right to fair compensation.

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