In Nehemiah 5, the external opposition to rebuilding gives way to an internal crisis—division and exploitation among the very people called to restore. Nehemiah responds not with silence, but with righteous anger, confronting the injustice boldly and reminding the leaders of God’s commands. He not only calls for repentance but models integrity himself by refusing personal gain for the sake of his people.
Nehemiah 5 (The SING Series)
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