James 5:4
“Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cries out; and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Armies.”
This letter, likely written by James, the brother of Jesus, was addressed to Jewish Christians scattered outside of Palestine. It offers practical wisdom and ethical instruction, challenging believers to live out their faith through actions, not just words, particularly in how they treat the poor and use their wealth.
How might our actions, or inactions, regarding fair compensation contribute to systemic injustices today?