Deuteronomy 15 – The Law of Release and Compassionate Living Pastor Chidi Okorie Episode 1297 - SendMe Radio

Deuteronomy 15 outlines God’s instructions to Israel concerning economic justice, debt forgiveness, and care for the poor. Every seven years, the Israelites were commanded to observe a year of release, where debts were forgiven and fellow Israelites who were enslaved due to poverty were to be set free. This was not just a financial reset but a reflection of God’s mercy and provision. The chapter emphasizes that there should be no poor among them—if they obeyed the Lord and followed His commands, He would bless them abundantly. However, in reality, God acknowledges that there will always be poor in the land, and so He commands His people to be open-handed and generous, lending freely without expecting repayment and treating the vulnerable with dignity. Deuteronomy 15 also speaks about releasing Hebrew slaves in the seventh year, not sending them away empty-handed but blessing them generously, as a reflection of God’s deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt. This chapter teaches that godly stewardship involves more than personal prosperity—it calls for intentional compassion, fairness, and freedom, showing how a community governed by God’s heart treats the poor and oppressed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.’