1 - 18 The Sabbatical Year of Remission
Every seventh year, the Isrealites should grant a remission of debts. If there is someone in the community in need, then do not be heard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your needy neighbor. Slaves should be freed after seven years.
19 - 23 The Firstborn of Livestock
The first male ox shall be eaten (with the household). Still, don't eat the blood.
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Even though it is the year for cancelling debts, God wants the Israelites to give like it's the year after. It says in vs. 10 to give generously, without a grudging heart no matter what. If they did not give to the needy brother, they were disobeying a command from God. This would be a sin. It's really hard to give generously, for me. I don't know if it's the time we live in or just human nature. But if someone needs something from me, I usually think, "and what do I get?" Well, I get to show God through me. That should be plenty, right?
vs 9: Don't put others in a position to pray against you. It's not good for anybody.
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