The haftarah for Mishpatim highlights God's concern for how we treat one another, condemning the Jewish slaveholders who reclaimed their former slaves after releasing them. Jeremiah's critique remains relevant today, as our failure to care for one another threatens our place in this land. We must reflect on our spiritual deficiencies and improve our capacity for respect and seeing ourselves in others. If we meet God's expectations in our relationship with Him and with others, we will receive divine blessing and mercy.