Deutéronome - Caput 24

Deutéronome 24.1 si acceperit homo uxorem et habuerit eam et non invenerit gratiam ante oculos eius propter aliquam foeditatem scribet libellum repudii et dabit in manu illius et dimittet eam de domo sua Deutéronome 24.2 cumque egressa alterum maritum duxerit Deutéronome 24.3 et ille quoque oderit eam dederitque ei libellum repudii et dimiserit de domo sua vel certe mortuus fuerit Deutéronome 24.4 non poterit prior maritus recipere eam in uxorem quia polluta est et abominabilis facta est coram Domino ne peccare facias terram tuam quam Dominus Deus tuus tibi tradiderit possidendam Deutéronome 24.5 cum acceperit homo nuper uxorem non procedet ad bellum nec ei quippiam necessitatis iniungetur publicae sed vacabit absque culpa domui suae ut uno anno laetetur cum uxore sua Deutéronome 24.6 non accipies loco pignoris inferiorem et superiorem molam quia animam suam adposuit tibi Deutéronome 24.7 si deprehensus fuerit homo sollicitans fratrem suum de filiis Israhel et vendito eo accipiens pretium interficietur et auferes malum de medio tui Deutéronome 24.8 observa diligenter ne incurras in plagam leprae sed facies quaecumque docuerint te sacerdotes levitici generis iuxta id quod praecepi eis et imple sollicite Deutéronome 24.9 mementote quae fecerit Dominus Deus vester Mariae in via cum egrederemini de Aegypto Deutéronome 24.10 cum repetes a proximo tuo rem aliquam quam debet tibi non ingredieris domum eius ut pignus auferas Deutéronome 24.11 sed stabis foris et ille tibi proferet quod habuerit Deutéronome 24.12 sin autem pauper est non pernoctabit apud te pignus Deutéronome 24.13 sed statim reddes ei ante solis occasum ut dormiens in vestimento suo benedicat tibi et habeas iustitiam coram Domino Deo tuo Deutéronome 24.14 non negabis mercedem indigentis et pauperis fratris tui sive advenae qui tecum moratur in terra et intra portas tuas est Deutéronome 24.15 sed eadem die reddes ei pretium laboris sui ante solis occasum quia pauper est et ex eo sustentat animam suam ne clamet contra te ad Dominum et reputetur tibi in peccatum Deutéronome 24.16 non occidentur patres pro filiis nec filii pro patribus sed unusquisque pro suo peccato morietur Deutéronome 24.17 non pervertes iudicium advenae et pupilli nec auferes pignoris loco viduae vestimentum Deutéronome 24.18 memento quod servieris in Aegypto et eruerit te Dominus Deus tuus inde idcirco praecipio tibi ut facias hanc rem Deutéronome 24.19 quando messueris segetem in agro tuo et oblitus manipulum reliqueris non reverteris ut tollas eum sed advenam et pupillum et viduam auferre patieris ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni opere manuum tuarum Deutéronome 24.20 si fruges colliges olivarum quicquid remanserit in arboribus non reverteris ut colligas sed relinques advenae pupillo ac viduae Deutéronome 24.21 si vindemiaveris vineam tuam non colliges remanentes racemos sed cedent in usus advenae pupilli ac viduae Deutéronome 24.22 memento quod et tu servieris in Aegypto et idcirco praecipiam tibi ut facias hanc rem

Deutéronome : Caput 24

Social Welfare According to Deuteronomy 24

Deuteronomy 24 presents fundamental laws regarding social welfare. It illustrates how God cares for the vulnerable in society. This compassionate text addresses crucial issues such as divorce, remarriage, pawnbroking, kidnapping, and the situation of lepers. Indeed, the chapter emphasizes the importance of justice for workers, foreigners, orphans, and widows.

Deuteronomy 24 thus reveals God's heart for the marginalized and establishes principles of social equity. To better understand these precepts of social justice, let's reflect together on five biblical passages that illuminate the teachings of this inspiring chapter.

1. Matthew 5:31-32

"It was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, commits adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery."

- In this passage, Jesus directly refers to the divorce laws mentioned in Deuteronomy 24:1-4, offering a new interpretation that underscores the depth of marital commitments.

2. Mark 10:2-9

"Some Pharisees approached him and tested him with this question: 'Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?'..."

- Here, Jesus discusses and reinterprets the divorce laws of Deuteronomy 24:1-4, inviting everyone to consider the sanctity of marriage.

3. James 5:4

"Pay attention to this: the wages of the laborers who harvested your fields, which you deceitfully withheld, cry out against you. The lamentation of the reapers has reached the ears of the Lord of hosts."

- This verse illustrates the principles of justice for workers, which are also found in Deuteronomy 24:14-15, recalling the importance of honoring the rights of workers.

4. Matthew 6:24

"No one can serve two masters; for he will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."

- This teaching of Jesus echoes the principles of economic justice found in Deuteronomy 24:10-13, calling for ethical management of resources.

5. Luke 6:34-35

"And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, hoping to be repaid in full. Instead, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return..."

- Here Jesus expands on the principles of lending found in Deuteronomy 24:10-13, inviting us to a generosity that exceeds human expectations.

Through these passages, we discover that the laws of Deuteronomy 24 are not simply rules, but an invitation to live according to divine justice, caring for the most vulnerable and responding to God's call for a more equitable society.