Nehemiah 5

While dealing with opposition from external forces, Nehemiah also found it necessary to deal with internal complaints.  Wealthy lenders within the Jewish community were taking advantage of the poorer citizens, leaving them destitute and hungry.  It became so flagrant that complaints reached all the way to the ears of Nehemiah, who was able to act with wisdom and compassion to remedy the volatile situation.

Nehemiah 5:1-6

• He heard and empathized with those who were hurting. 

• He pondered the matter, confronted the trouble-makers, and set a plan in motion to fix the problem—including a system of accountability.

Nehemiah 5:14-19

• He personally set a positive example to be followed.

Christ always guides us toward greater service to others, especially those who are hurting.