Shalom, Mitspacha!
Walking Right in Transactions - Part 2
“You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin...”
- Wayyiqra 19:36
As we enter Erev Shabbat, we deepen our focus on the mitzvah of righteous transactions. Yesterday we looked at the foundations, but today the emphasis sharpens around consistency. YHVH does not ask us to be honest only when convenient. He calls for steady righteousness in every exchange, regardless of who stands before us.
Maimonides teaches that even the smallest measurement matters, because dishonesty corrupts the entire system. When a scale is even slightly off, it creates imbalance that multiplies across many people. In our own lives, this means checking our motives, our words, and our dealings to ensure that nothing is tilted for personal benefit.
Walking in righteousness in transactions reflects the character of YHVH Himself. When we refuse to take advantage of others, we display His heart into a world that often thrives on exploitation. In the coming days - from Yom Rishon through Yom Sheni - we will continue exploring this mitzvah, as it extends far beyond money. It touches justice, mercy, and the weight of our witness before others.
YHVH Elohim, as Erev Shabbat enters, draw our minds and hearts toward Your ways. Cleanse our hands from anything that is unrighteous and establish integrity within us. May every transaction, every word, and every commitment reflect Your truth.
We pray for peace in the Middle East, South Africa and the world. Give Your peace in a broken world.
We pray for the elderly, the farmers and the workers of the land. Protect them with your angels against those who abuse them and seek their lives.
We pray for evangelists worldwide, especially those suffering persecution. Protect them in their difficult circumstances and give them boldness to carry your Word where it's needed.
We pray for the ill, especially those battling cancer and new viral afflictions. YHVH Raphah heal them in your great mercy.
We pray for end time revival and for hearts to awaken across the nations. Your times is at hand.
We pray for protection and preparation for the coming birth pains and tribulation. Let your Calling Away comes soon!
We pray for Derech Olam Ministries, that Your hand guide and sustain the work. Take your Word where no man can reach.
Baruch YHVH.
Shalom until tomorrow.