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Murder Life must be honored by all. Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder.’” Murder is the unlawful, willful, and premeditated taking of the life of another. God forbids murder, requiring the life of one…

No Wanton Destruction We must not subject the creation to wanton destruction. Deuteronomy 20:19-20 “‘When you besiege a city for a long time, making war against it in order to take it, you shall not destroy its trees by wielding…

Even Creation Deserves Honor Here is a basis for a theology of creation-keeping. Deuteronomy 22:6, 7 “If you come across a bird’s nest in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs and the mother sitting on…

Honor the Poor The poor and debtors are worthy of honor. Deuteronomy 24:10-13 “When you make your neighbor a loan of any sort, you shall not go into his house to collect his pledge. You shall stand outside, and the…

Honor Elders God commands us to honor the elders among us. Leviticus 19:32 “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.” Luke…

The Law and Civil Magistrates To rule for good, magistrates must honor God’s Law. Deuteronomy 17:14-20  “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you possess it and dwell in it and then…

Higher Courts Here is a basis for courts of appeal. Deuteronomy 17:8-13 “If any case arises requiring decision between one kind of homicide and another, one kind of legal right and another, or one kind of assault and another, any…

Measured Justice Justice in Israel was designed to restore order, not to humiliate or harm. Deuteronomy 25:1-3 “If there is a dispute between men and they come into court and the judges decide between them, acquitting the innocent and condemning…

The Work of Rulers Rulers are appointed for justice within the community. Exodus 22:28 “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.” Acts 23:1-5; Romans 13:5; Titus 3:1 Deuteronomy 16:18-20 “You shall appoint judges and officers…

Honor Rulers Do not condemn those God has appointed to rule. Exodus 22:28 “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.” Acts 23:1-5; Romans 13:5; Titus 3:1 Deuteronomy 16:18-20 “You shall appoint judges and officers in…