MH page 188

“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.” “Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small. Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.” “Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have.” Leviticus 19:35 , A.R.V.; Deuteronomy 25:13, 14 , A.R.V.; Leviticus 19:36 , A.R.V.

Honesty and accurate standards in commerce and judgment are commanded. This paragraph consists of biblical verses regarding fair business and accurate weights and measures.

“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” “The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.” Matthew 5:42 ; Psalm 37:21 .

Generosity, lending, and mercy toward those in need are moral duties. The paragraph quotes biblical passages instructing readers to give, lend, and show mercy.

“Give counsel, execute justice; make thy shade as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; betray not the fugitive.” “Let Mine outcasts dwell with thee; ... be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler.” Isaiah 16:3 (A.R.V.), 4 .

Providing shelter, justice, and protection for outcasts and fugitives is required. The paragraph consists of scriptural verses instructing care, housing, and protection for outcasts.

The plan of life that God gave to Israel was intended as an object lesson for all mankind. If these principles were carried out today, what a different place this world would be!

The ancient divine plan of life given to Israel serves as an enduring moral and social model for humanity. The text presents a spiritual and ethical perspective on divine instructions for society, with no empirical medical claims.

Within the vast boundaries of nature there is still room for the suffering and needy to find a home. Within her bosom there are resources sufficient to provide them with food. Hidden in the depths of the earth are blessings for all who have courage and will and perseverance to gather her treasures.

Natural resources and the earth contain sufficient provisions and opportunities to support the suffering and needy through labor and perseverance. The paragraph contains a broad assertion about natural resources and human subsistence that relates to employment and poverty.