Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Deuteronomy 24:17-22
by: Kennedy Ochs.
We all share the pain of having been slaves to sin and to the things of this world. Thankfully, God has set us free from ourbondage. Because of this, we must remember that everything we have is a gift from God and each breath we enjoy belongs to Him. We have a responsibility to be good stewards of this gift. In this passage, the Israelites were given instructions on caring for aliens, orphans, and widows—some of the most vulnerable in their society. We cannot be possessive over what truly belongs to God, but should freely and generously help those who have less than us.