Deutéronome - Caput 15

Deutéronome 15.1 septimo anno facies remissionem Deutéronome 15.2 quae hoc ordine celebrabitur cui debetur aliquid ab amico vel proximo ac fratre suo repetere non poterit quia annus remissionis est Domini Deutéronome 15.3 a peregrino et advena exiges civem et propinquum repetendi non habes potestatem Deutéronome 15.4 et omnino indigens et mendicus non erit inter vos ut benedicat tibi Dominus in terra quam traditurus est tibi in possessionem Deutéronome 15.5 si tamen audieris vocem Domini Dei tui et custodieris universa quae iussit et quae ego hodie praecipio tibi benedicet tibi ut pollicitus est Deutéronome 15.6 fenerabis gentibus multis et ipse a nullo accipies mutuum dominaberis nationibus plurimis et tui nemo dominabitur Deutéronome 15.7 si unus de fratribus tuis qui morantur intra portas civitatis tuae in terra quam Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi ad paupertatem venerit non obdurabis cor tuum nec contrahes manum Deutéronome 15.8 sed aperies eam pauperi et dabis mutuum quod eum indigere perspexeris Deutéronome 15.9 cave ne forte subripiat tibi impia cogitatio et dicas in corde tuo adpropinquat septimus annus remissionis et avertas oculos a paupere fratre tuo nolens ei quod postulat mutuum commodare ne clamet contra te ad Dominum et fiat tibi in peccatum Deutéronome 15.10 sed dabis ei nec ages quippiam callide in eius necessitatibus sublevandis ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni tempore et in cunctis ad quae manum miseris Deutéronome 15.11 non deerunt pauperes in terra habitationis tuae idcirco ego praecipio tibi ut aperias manum fratri tuo egeno et pauperi qui tecum versatur in terra Deutéronome 15.12 cum tibi venditus fuerit frater tuus hebraeus aut hebraea et sex annis servierit tibi in septimo anno dimittes eum liberum Deutéronome 15.13 et quem libertate donaveris nequaquam vacuum abire patieris Deutéronome 15.14 sed dabis viaticum de gregibus et de area et torculari tuo quibus Dominus Deus tuus benedixerit tibi Deutéronome 15.15 memento quod et ipse servieris in terra Aegypti et liberaverit te Dominus Deus tuus et idcirco ego nunc praecipiam tibi Deutéronome 15.16 sin autem dixerit nolo egredi eo quod diligat te et domum tuam et bene sibi apud te esse sentiat Deutéronome 15.17 adsumes subulam et perforabis aurem eius in ianua domus tuae et serviet tibi usque in aeternum ancillae quoque similiter facies Deutéronome 15.18 non avertes ab eis oculos tuos quando dimiseris eos liberos quoniam iuxta mercedem mercennarii per sex annos servivit tibi ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in cunctis operibus quae agis Deutéronome 15.19 de primogenitis quae nascuntur in armentis et ovibus tuis quicquid sexus est masculini sanctificabis Domino Deo tuo non operaberis in primogenito bovis et non tondebis primogenita ovium Deutéronome 15.20 in conspectu Domini Dei tui comedes ea per annos singulos in loco quem elegerit Dominus tu et domus tua Deutéronome 15.21 sin autem habuerit maculam et vel claudum fuerit vel caecum aut in aliqua parte deforme vel debile non immolabitur Domino Deo tuo Deutéronome 15.22 sed intra portas urbis tuae comedes illud tam mundus quam inmundus similiter vescentur eis quasi caprea et cervo Deutéronome 15.23 hoc solum observabis ut sanguinem eorum non comedas sed effundas in terram quasi aquam

Deutéronome : Caput 15

Social Justice according to Deuteronomy 15

Chapter 15 of the book of Deuteronomy promotes a fundamental principle: social justice. This sacred text teaches us how God's law works in favor of vulnerable and marginalized people. Indeed, it sets the year for debt forgiveness, regulates the freeing of slaves, and calls for generosity toward the poor. Through these commandments, the chapter highlights compassion, social responsibility, and trust in God's provision.

Deuteronomy 15 thus establishes a model for a just and merciful society. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this transformative chapter.

1. 2 Corinthians 8:13-15

"What we want is equality. For now, your abundance will meet their needs, so that their abundance will meet your needs. Then there will be equality, as it is written: 'Whoever gathered much did not have too much, and whoever gathered little did not lack.'"

In this passage, Paul applies the principle of concern for the poor, as stated in Deuteronomy 15, to the Church, emphasizing the importance of equality and sharing.

2. Matthew 5:42

"Give to those who ask you, and do not turn your back on those who want to borrow from you."

Jesus, echoing the commandment of Deuteronomy 15, exhorts us to be generosity toward those in need, thus reinforcing our commitment to being instruments of divine mercy.

3. Galatians 2:10

"They simply asked us to remember the poor, which I tried to do."

The apostles, in their mission, continue to focus on caring for the poor, a central theme of Deuteronomy 15, reminding us of our duty to help those most in need.

4. James 2:15-16

"If a brother or sister needs clothing and daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warm and eat until you are satisfied,' but you don't give them anything, what good does it do?"

James highlights the importance of concrete action in our faith, applying the principle of caring for the poor to our daily Christian lives.

5. Luke 4:18-19

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

In this passage, Jesus quotes Isaiah, echoing the themes of Deuteronomy 15 on freedom from debt and care for the poor, calling us to participate in his mission of liberation and relief.

As we meditate on these verses, we are invited to embody the values ​​of justice, compassion, and solidarity in our daily lives, following the example set by the words of God.