Read Pr. 27:13
I couldn't understand this verse so I looked it up in a Bible paraphrase and it said this: "Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger's debt. Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners." If that is what it means then it is talking about boundaries and precautions. If you are going to do work with the world who might not have the same ethical practices as you, then you might want to get a deposit first so at least you can break even. I do that in my work. I have learned the hard way that just because people say they want something does not mean that they want it enough to pay for it. If you get a deposit then you can cover your cost and not be out much - just the painful lesson that not everyone is trustworthy.
God took a huge chance when he sent his Son, Jesus to be our deposit. He sacrificed his prize and glory to redeem a small remnant that came to realize the benefit of the trade. We get salvation, hope, peace, joy, fulfillment all in exchange for the painful death of God's son. I have come to the conclusion that God doesn't have "safe" boundaries in our eyes but is a risk-taker. He risked his son for a people that are not worthy of his great offer, but that is where grace comes in. Grace is God's unmerited favor.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Lord. Thank you for the blood of your only begotten son who purchased our salvation.
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