Part 2: Gleaning with Generosity

09/07/2023 46 min

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Episode Synopsis

How do you think or feel about the poor and marginalized in society? How do you think the God of the universe feels about the poor and marginalized? It might surprise you to learn that God incorporated a social welfare system into the ancient Israelite law codes around how and when land owners could harvest the crops on their land. Through these laws we see God declaring not only that He cares about societal outcasts, but also that He has created a world that provides more than enough to care for you and those you care about. Even in the midst of abundance, we can often take a scarcity mindset that hoards resources for an unknown future. God meets us in that place as a Trusted Promiser and says that it's ok to let the edges go to the poor because He will continue to provide enough.