“The Harvest Of Your Land”

“‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.

“‘Do not steal.

 “‘Do not lie.

 “‘Do not deceive one another.

 “‘Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

 “‘Do not defraud or rob your neighbor.

“‘Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight.

“‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.

 “‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

Leviticus 19:9-15

The Bible is a treasure trove of truth.

Each passage has a reason for its inclusion in the canon. Who knew Leviticus held so much buried treasure? In an efficient seven verses, God teaches us how to provide for the poor and disabled without stripping them of their dignity, how to run our businesses ethically, and how to embed respect for Him into our daily life.

If a few verses can contain so much treasure, think about all that can be ours if we dig into our Bibles every day.

Every word in the Bible was placed with a purpose;

any part you’ve not read is your buried treasure.

Our Daily BreadFebruary 16, 2011