Mar 202017
“But the poor will not always be forgotten. (Psalm 9:18)” This Bible quote gives a fine touch to the “should-be” reality that even those in the marginalized sectors of the society, such as the poor, are still an integral part of the nation and should never be forgotten.
In the early times, Jehovah gave the ancient nation of Israel a body of law that, if obeyed, would minimize poverty. For example, the Law commanded the people to leave the edges of their fields unharvested that poor people could glean from. In addition, if the poor had to borrow money, the Law forbade Israelites to charge interest.