It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Don't Lie; Don't Block, a Reflection on Leviticus 19:11-15

The Lord told Moses what to tell the people: You shall not steal nor deal falsely or lie.

Not only are you not to steal, you shouldn't delay paying your workers what they have earned.

It's not just money that we aren't to steal or hold back for a while, it's their dignity and ability to earn that wage as well. The Lord said, "You shall not revile the deaf nor put a stumbling block before the blind.

As a personal aside: Several years ago I injured my knee and had to use a wheelchair for a few weeks. Every restaurant, every store was completely, easily accessible. Almost no churches were.

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