Read Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Tuesday

Read Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

The Lord told Moses ²to say to the community of Israel, “Be holy, because I, the Lord your God, am holy.

9 “When you harvest your fields, do not cut the corn at the edges of the fields, and do not go back to cut the ears of corn that were left. ¹⁰Do not go back through your vineyard to gather the grapes that were missed or to pick up the grapes that have fallen; leave them for poor people and foreigners. I am the Lord your God.

11 “Do not steal or cheat or lie. ¹²Do not make a promise in my name if you do not intend to keep it; that brings disgrace on my name. I am the Lord your God.

13 “Do not take advantage of anyone or rob him. Do not hold back the wages of someone you have hired, not even for one night. ¹⁴Do not curse a deaf man or put something in front of a blind man so as to make him stumble over it. Obey me; I am the Lord your God.

15 “Be honest and just when you make decisions in legal cases; do not show favouritism to the poor or fear the rich. ¹⁶Do not spread lies about anyone, and when someone is on trial for his life, speak out if your testimony can help him. I am the Lord.

17 “Do not bear a grudge against anyone, but settle your differences with him, so that you will not commit a sin because of him.^{i 18}Do not take revenge on anyone or continue to hate him, but love your neighbour as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Think

The people of Israel are instructed to leave corn on the edges of their fields - a witness to passers by that they are a generous and caring people.

Pray

Lord - teach me to run by business, care for my family, drive my car, choose my words in ways that honour you.