Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Leviticus 25:13-17
by: Jennifer Lewis Berg.
God had not ever cheated His chosen people. He had been honest and wanted the best for them. Since God never took advantage of His people, He asked the same of them towards each other—telling them to use seven-year benchmarks as markers of fairness. The point was not legalism and adherence to a strict code. It was tempting for the “haves” to take advantage of the “have nots.” But if you put it in God’s perspective, He was asking His people to take a break and put fairness at the top of the list. Do not take advantage and remember who is really in charge.