… [As a politically-liberal Christian who believes in using our democracy to fight greed, I receive considerable push-back from conservatives who seem to think that it’s not any of my business whether or not the rich are greedy, that I shouldn’t be using my political forum to judge others. What these critics fail to realize… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Proverbs 21:6
Greed & Oppression of the Poor (Bible Study) – Part 4
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Oppression Exodus 22: 22-24, “You shall not abuse any widow or orphan.” Context: Various laws are listed in this section on Exodus. Analysis: Why are widows and orphans so special? Because, along with aliens,… Read more »
Sins of Speech (Bible Study) – Part 3
[To read this study in its entirety, please go to the Bible Studies page on this website and download the PDF.] Deception (Lying) Exodus 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Context: This is the ninth of the 10 Commandments. Analysis: When we bear false witness, we harm others. Whether we do… Read more »