DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday, October 19, 2023, Immediately he saw again, and began to follow him, glorifying God (Luke 18:43).

DAILY TEXT, From Thursday, October 19 , Immediately he saw again, and began to follow him, glorifying God (Luke 18:43).

Let us examine the scriptures every day 2023

Thursday October 19

Immediately he saw again, and began to follow him, glorifying God (Luke 18:43).

Jesus treated those with physical limitations with compassion. Let us remember the message he sent to John the Baptist: “The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised.” And, upon seeing the miracles of Jesus, “all the people […] praised God” (Luke 7:20-22). Christians gladly imitate Jesus and are kind, compassionate and patient with those who have physical limitations. Of course, Jehovah has not given us the power to perform miracles. But he has given us the honor of giving those who are physically or spiritually blind good news: that there will soon be a paradise where humanity will enjoy perfect physical and spiritual health (Luke 4:18). This message is already causing many to praise God. w21.12 9 para. 5.

How does chapter 19 of Leviticus help us understand what the Ten Commandments said?

Some verses in chapter 19 of Leviticus give more details that help us understand what the Ten Commandments said. For example, the eighth simply said, “Do not steal” (Ex. 20:15). Someone might conclude that, to obey that commandment, it was enough to make sure not to take anything that was not yours. But he could be stealing in other ways.

How could a merchant violate the eighth commandment?

A merchant could confidently affirm that he had never kept anything that did not belong to him. But did he always behave honestly in his business? In Leviticus 19:35, 36, Jehovah said: “Do not be dishonest when measuring length, weight, or volume. Use exact scales, exact weights, an exact measure for dry products and an exact measure for liquids.” If a merchant used inaccurate scales or measurements to deceive his customers, he would actually be stealing from them. This becomes even clearer when analyzing other verses in chapter 19 of Leviticus.

How did Leviticus 19:11-13 help the Jews apply the principle underlying the eighth commandment, and how does it help us?

(Read Leviticus 19:11-13). Leviticus 19:11 begins by saying, “Do not steal.” And verse 13 connects theft with dishonesty in business by saying, “Do not defraud your neighbor.” So, if someone is dishonest in his business or work dealings, he is stealing. The eighth commandment prohibited stealing, but the details added by Leviticus helped the Jews understand how they could apply the principle on which that law was based. It is good for us to meditate on how Jehovah views dishonesty and theft. Let's ask ourselves: “In light of Leviticus 19:11-13, should I make any changes, especially in my business dealings or work habits?”

How did the law found in Leviticus 19:13 protect workers?

There is another area in which the Christian who owns a business must ensure that he is honest. Leviticus 19:13 ends by saying, “Do not stay on the wages of a hired worker all night until the next morning.” In Israel, most people were engaged in agriculture, and those who worked for others were paid at the end of each day. If a worker did not receive his wages at the end of a day, he was left without the money he needed to feed his family that day. Jehovah explained: “He is in need and his life depends on his wages” (Deut. 24:14, 15; Matt. 20:8).

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