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Honoring Our Forebears The Fifth Commandment We are the heirs and caretakers of a great heritage. Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving…
Training-Ground for Justice and Mercy The Fifth Commandment Blessing comes through honoring authorities. Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16…
Showing Honor The Fifth Commandment Honor goes both ways. Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 “‘Honor your father and…
The First with a Promise The Fifth Commandment Honor and civility begin at home. Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy…
All of a Piece The Fourth Commandment Love of God and neighbor are intertwined throughout God’s Law. Leviticus 25:8-22 “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years…
Do, Keep, Perform: Got It? The Fourth Commandment God is clear on what He expects of us. Leviticus 25:8-22 “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years…
The Year of Jubilee The Fourth Commandment Principles, not practices—this is what God intends. Leviticus 25:8-22 “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years shall give you…
An Economics of Love The Fourth Commandment Love, not material gain, should guide our economics. Deuteronomy 15:1-6 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall…
Give Greed a Rest! The Fourth Commandment Here is a principle to moderate our lust for things. Deuteronomy 15:1-6 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every…
The Sabbath Year The Fourth Commandment Here is a principle of good stewardship over the land. Leviticus 25:1-7 The LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying,“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into…