What does "misleads a blind person" teach about caring for the vulnerable? Key Verse “Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.” — Deuteronomy 27:18 What the Command Teaches About God’s Heart • God personally identifies with the vulnerable; harming them invites His curse. • The prohibition is concrete—no abstract sympathy, but an actionable safeguard. • “Fear your God” (Leviticus 19:14) anchors the ethic. Reverence for Him produces reverence for people made in His image. Who Counts as “Blind” Today? • The physically visually impaired. • Anyone lacking power, information, or resources to protect themselves: – children, elderly, immigrants (Deuteronomy 10:18–19) – the poor and voiceless (Proverbs 31:8–9) – the spiritually unaware (2 Corinthians 4:4) Forms of Modern “Misleading” • Giving distorted advice for personal gain. • Designing systems that confuse, trap, or overcharge those who don’t understand them. • Mockery, scams, or withholding vital information. • Failing to speak up when others are exploited. Biblical Reinforcement • “You shall not curse the deaf or place a stumbling block before the blind.” — Leviticus 19:14 • “The LORD opens the eyes of the blind…the LORD watches over strangers.” — Psalm 146:8–9 • Jesus’ ministry: “He has sent Me to proclaim… recovery of sight to the blind.” — Luke 4:18 • “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” — Matthew 25:40 • “Pure and undefiled religion… to care for orphans and widows in their distress.” — James 1:27 Practical Takeaways • Examine business practices, contracts, and fees—are they clear to the inexperienced? • Advocate: read forms for the elderly, guide the visually impaired, mentor newcomers. • Give accurate information; refuse to profit from another’s lack of knowledge. • Create physical and digital spaces that are accessible. • Intercede when you witness exploitation—silence can equal complicity. Living It Out • Cultivate empathy: imagine navigating life without sight, strength, or resources. • Let the fear of God override the lure of easy gain. • Choose transparent honesty even when no one else sees—He sees. • Treat every interaction with the vulnerable as an encounter with the Lord Himself. |
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