Principles of Prosperity in the Kingdom of God

THE PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
M.M.NINAN
5. WEIGHTIER MATTERS OF THE LAW
Apart from tithing there are other economic and social obligations that
are necessary for the- full blessings. This is why in Mathew 23 : 23
Jesus shouted :
''You tithe mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier
matters of the law, justice, mercy and faith. These you ought to have
done, without neglecting others"
What are these weightier matters of law, justice mercy and faith?
These are given in the verses following the law of tithing in Deut 14
and 15.
"At the end of every seven years you shall grand release , And this
shall be the manner of release. Every creditor shall release what he
has lent to his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord's release has
been proclaimed. Of a foreigner you may exact it, but whatever of
yours with your brother your hand shall release".
In the time of Old Testament, brother and neighbor meant a fellow
Israelite and those gentiles who lived among them. A foreigner was
one who came on business on a caravan. Thus on long term business
deals this release does not apply the underlying spirit is the spirit of
mercy and justice, Bible takes particular care to warn that this should
not come as a reason for not helping your brother or neighbor,
particularly as the seventh year draw near.
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