He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
He doesn't charge crazy interest rates or try to profit off people who are struggling, he stays away from shady stuff, and when there's conflict between people, he actually makes fair decisions.
Don't be the person who takes advantage, be the one who looks out for others and keeps things fair.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel spoke to the exiled Jews who were grappling with the idea that they were suffering for their ancestors' sins, as this was a common belief in their culture. In Ezekiel 18, God clarifies that individuals are accountable for their own actions, not those of previous generations, and lists specific behaviors that define a righteous person. This verse addresses economic practices like avoiding usury, which was often used to exploit the poor in ancient Near Eastern societies, emphasizing God's standard of justice in personal and communal life.
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