Episode Details

This episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures explores a different kind of threat—one that doesn’t come from outside enemies, but from within the community.

In Nehemiah 5, the people rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall are brought to a breaking point—not by foreign armies, but by economic oppression at the hands of their own leaders. Families are selling their land, their children, and their futures just to survive. Nehemiah doesn’t stay silent. He gets angry, speaks up, and demands change.

We break down:

• Why righteous anger has a place in godly leadership
• How to confront injustice with both courage and integrity
• What it means to lead with personal sacrifice and accountability
• How restitution is part of true repentance
• Why fearing God helps us treat others with dignity

This episode is for anyone who has faced exploitation or has had to decide whether to speak up when others are being harmed. Nehemiah 5 reminds us that real leadership doesn’t look away—it leans in.