Nehemiah 5Everyone knew that the commitment to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls would involve hardship. What they did not count on, however, was the exploitation of the Jewish nobles and officials. They were taking advantage of the situation to exact interest and gain debt-slaves from the families of those doing the building. Nehemiah was a leader with integrity. When he heard the complaints of the people, he acted, demanding that the Jewish nobles and officials stop dealing corruptly, and restore that which the had taken.
LORD, make us leaders who deal fairly, not seeking gain from other people’s commitment.
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