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We need to manage the inheritance differently

Have you written your will yet? In my culture there is no clearly given practice in dividing the inheritance. Basically my wife and I have agreed that we would spilt the inheritance equally among our children. We are blessed with 4 wonderful children that are uniquely and wonderfully made, and given to us to disciple. The issue of inheritance seems to have gained great priority with the people of Israel even before they entered the promised land. Numbers 36:9, Thus no inheritance shall change hands from one tribe to another, but every tribe of the children of Israel shall keep its own inheritance. The details of the discussion of the issues and resolution can be read in this chapter. But, what caught my attention is how this matter is captured for us to read. The welfare of the people and their descendents is treated with great importance. Appropriation of land is important, especially in those days since agriculture was the main source of income. Less land, less income. Is God inte...