◄ Deuteronomy 24:6 ►
Do not take a pair of millstones or even an upper millstone as security for a debt, because that would be taking one's livelihood as security. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 24:6? 2. What principle does Deuteronomy 24:6 teach about respecting others' means of livelihood? 3. How does Deuteronomy 24:6 reflect God's concern for justice and fairness? 4. Why is taking "a pair of millstones" as security considered unjust in Deuteronomy? 5. How can we apply the principle of Deuteronomy 24:6 in modern financial dealings? 6. What other Scriptures emphasize protecting the vulnerable and respecting personal property? 7. Why does Deuteronomy 24:6 prohibit taking millstones as security for a debt? 8. How does Deuteronomy 24:6 reflect the importance of livelihood in biblical law? 9. What historical context influenced the command in Deuteronomy 24:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 24? 11. What does a millstone symbolize in the Bible? 12. What does the Bible say about children's rights? 13. How does Micah 6:5 align with or contradict other biblical accounts concerning Balak, Balaam, and their historical credibility? 14. In Psalm 37:25 ('I have not seen the righteous forsaken'), why do historical records reveal numerous cases where faithful people faced dire poverty or were seemingly abandoned? Discussion Questions 1. How does the prohibition against taking millstones as security reflect God's character and priorities? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of respecting livelihoods in our modern context? 3. How do the additional scriptures related to justice and compassion inform our understanding of Deuteronomy 24:6? 4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our actions do not harm others' ability to provide for themselves? 5. How can we cultivate a community that reflects the values of justice, compassion, and trust in God's provision? Deuteronomy 24 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the chapter depict the importance of personal dignity? 2. How does God's command about divorce reflect the sanctity of marriage? 3. In what ways does this chapter emphasize the dignity and rights of the individual? 4. Why do you think the newly married man is given a year without burdens? 5. How does the directive regarding pledges emphasize the importance of empathy? 6. Relating to modern labor rights, how can the teaching about wages influence today’s business ethics? 7. What lessons on personal responsibility can we draw from verses 16-22? 8. How can the command to leave some harvest for the needy be applied in today’s context? 9. What does the chapter teach about social justice? 10. How are we reminded of our past in order to shape our behavior towards others? 11. How might the principles of borrowing and lending in this chapter be applied in modern financial situations? 12. In today's world, how can we ensure the vulnerable in our society (like the foreigner, orphan, and widow) are treated fairly? 13. How does the chapter convey the balance between justice and mercy? 14. How might the instructions about skin diseases be seen as a precursor to modern health regulations? 15. How can one balance the need for justice with the call to compassion as seen in this chapter? 16. In the context of modern relationships, how do we honor the sanctity of marriage as depicted in the early verses? 17. How can businesses today ensure they're ethical in their dealings based on the teachings from this chapter? 18. How do you think society today fares when compared to the societal rules laid out in this chapter? 19. How can communities today ensure that the rights of individuals are preserved? 20. How can remembering one's personal or ancestral past hardships inspire compassion in today's interactions? Links Deuteronomy 24:6 NIV Deuteronomy 24:6 NLT Deuteronomy 24:6 ESV Deuteronomy 24:6 NASB Deuteronomy 24:6 KJV Deuteronomy 24:6 Commentaries Bible Hub