Deuteronomy 23:25
Thai Bible (ERV) 2001 (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์: ฉบับอ่านเข้าใจง่าย)
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This verse from Deuteronomy allows someone to pluck ears of grain by hand from a neighbor's field but forbids cutting the field with a sickle. It reflects a balance between compassion and respect for others' property. God, through Moses, is speaking to the Israelites to establish fair and just laws.
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Imagine you're walking by your friend's garden, and you're really hungry. You can pick a few strawberries by hand to eat, but you can't take a big basket and pick all their strawberries. It's okay to help yourself a little, but you have to be careful not to take too much.
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This verse was written by Moses around 1200 BCE. The Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land, and Moses was giving them laws to follow. This law reflects the agricultural society and the need for fair practices among neighbors.
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In today's context, this verse teaches us to be mindful of others' property and to take only what we need. For instance, if you're at a community garden, you can help yourself to a few vegetables but shouldn't harvest entire plants without permission.