Equalization
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Definition and Concept
Equalization, in a biblical context, refers to the principle of fairness, justice, and balance in the distribution of resources, responsibilities, and opportunities among individuals and communities. This concept is rooted in the character of God, who is just and impartial, and is reflected in various biblical teachings and narratives.

Biblical Foundations
The principle of equalization is evident throughout Scripture, emphasizing God's desire for justice and equity among His people. In the Old Testament, the Mosaic Law provided guidelines to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation. For example, the Year of Jubilee, described in Leviticus 25, was a time when debts were forgiven, and land was returned to its original owners, promoting economic balance and preventing the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few.

Leviticus 25:10 states, "And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his clan."

New Testament Teachings
In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further emphasize the importance of equalization. Jesus' parables often highlight themes of justice and fairness, such as the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), where all workers receive the same wage regardless of the hours worked, illustrating God's grace and generosity.

The early church practiced a form of equalization through communal living and sharing of resources. Acts 4:32-35 describes how the believers were "one in heart and soul," and "no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned." This practice ensured that "there were no needy ones among them," as those with resources provided for those in need.

Theological Implications
Equalization reflects the biblical understanding of humanity's inherent dignity and worth, as all people are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This principle challenges believers to act justly and love mercy (Micah 6:8), advocating for systems and practices that promote fairness and address inequalities.

The apostle Paul, in his letters, often addressed issues of equality within the church, urging believers to transcend social and economic barriers. In Galatians 3:28 , Paul writes, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus," highlighting the spiritual equality of all believers.

Practical Applications
The concept of equalization calls Christians to engage in acts of charity, justice, and advocacy. This includes supporting policies and initiatives that promote economic justice, caring for the marginalized, and ensuring that all individuals have access to opportunities and resources necessary for a dignified life.

In personal and communal contexts, believers are encouraged to practice generosity, hospitality, and stewardship, reflecting God's heart for justice and equality. By doing so, they bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and the kingdom values of love, justice, and peace.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(n.) The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
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Equalization of the More Oppressive Taxes.
... Book IV. Chapter III."Equalization of the More Oppressive Taxes. And whereas
some persons found fault with the surveys of land ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter iii equalization of the more.htm

The Strange Jumble of the Pleroma the Frantic Delight of the ...
... For if they were all one by reason by the above-mentioned thorough equalization,
there was no room for the process of a common reckoning, [6754] which for the ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter xii the strange jumble of.htm

Whether, when Deprived of Charity, a Man Can Make Satisfaction for ...
... quickens his intention. Objection 4: Further, satisfaction consists in
a certain equalization of guilt to punishment. But these ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether when deprived of charity.htm

The Explanation of the Passage Offered by the Psychics Considered.
... we are all one:" then "we are all priests, because He hath made us priests to (His)
God and Father." When we are challenged to a thorough equalization with the ...
/.../tertullian/on monogamy/chapter xii the explanation of the.htm

Acts VI
... was made "to every one according as he had need." That it was made daily, confirms
our former conclusion, that there was no general equalization of property ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts vi.htm

His Liberality, from his Private Resources, to the Losers in Suits ...
... In reality it may have been less childish than Eusebius makes it appear, for it
probably refers to cases where it was a matter of just equalization of claims ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter iv his liberality from his.htm

Letter xxxvi. Without Address.
... Be sure that I am specially anxious lest any injury should be done to him by
the equalization of rates. Footnotes: [2019] Placed before 370. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter xxxvi without address.htm

Epistle Xlvii. To Dominicus, Bishop.
... the unity of the universal Church, which is the knitting together of the Body of
Christ, rejoices in its several parts through the mind's equalization of them ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlvii to dominicus bishop.htm

Whether Satisfaction is an Act of Justice?
... Now equalization concerns only such things as are unequal, wherefore satisfaction
presupposes inequality among actions, which inequality constitutes an offense ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether satisfaction is an act.htm

Whether Satisfaction must be Made by Means of Penal Works?
... Now equalization in human justice consists in taking away from one that which he
has too much of, and giving it to the person from whom something has been taken ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether satisfaction must be made.htm

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Equalization (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
Multi-Version Concordance Equalization (1 Occurrence). ...
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Emergency (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Deficiency (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Burdens (35 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Superfluity (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Supplied (22 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
/s/supplied.htm - 13k

Later (89 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Equality (3 Occurrences)

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Equally (21 Occurrences)

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Turn (963 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 8:14 but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having
in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in ...
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Resources
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Equalization (1 Occurrence)

2 Corinthians 8:14
but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in turn be a supply for your deficiency later on, so that there may be equalization of burdens.
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