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Ben Sira 42
Ben Sira 42:1-6
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Ben Sira 42:1-6
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On the other hand, it is possible to sin by giving in to other people too much. Here are some things you should not be ashamed of:
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the Law of the Most High and his covenant, judging even godless people fairly,
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sharing expenses with a business partner or a traveling companion, sharing an inheritance,
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using accurate weights and measures,
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making a profit, whether great or small, bargaining with a merchant, disciplining your children often, beating a disloyal slave until the blood flows.
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It is wise to lock things up if you cannot trust your wife or if too many people are around.
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.