Integrity and the

Vulnerable

A Modern

Probate

Story

A 95-year-old widow's estate worth $1

million was held in escrow for nine months

during probate.

While the attorney's stated fee appeared

modest, he retained all the interest earned

during that time—a substantial sum for

relatively little effort.

Legally, he did what was asked, but was it

right?

The hidden cost of a 'modest'

fee

Beware of the

scribes... who devour

widows' houses.

Understanding the first-century

abuse of trust

Supervision — Managing property

transactions and estate

distribution.

Exploitation — Undervaluing

property to pocket the difference.

Betrayal — Violating the trust of

those who could not defend

themselves.

God’s Heart for

the Vulnerable

Throughout Scripture, God commands His people

to care for widows and orphans. Exploitation is a

violation of both God's law and His heart.

Leviticus reveals God's special concern for the

defenseless.

Widows were to be protected and cared for, never

cheated.

Core value of honesty and

ethics

Choosing honesty when no one

is watching

Inner moral compass guiding

decisions

On Pawn Stars, Rick Harrison paid a

woman $15,000 for a coin she thought

was worth $5,000. He chose integrity over

an easy $10,000 profit because his

conscience would not allow him to profit

from her ignorance.

Upholding moral

principles

As followers of Christ, we are called to

honesty, compassion, and integrity. The

true measure of our character is what we

do when no one would ever know.

Reflecting the heart of God in

our actions

Showing kindness to

others

Reflecting the

Heart of God

Protect, serve, and bless

others in the name of Christ.