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Prostitution, Rape, Bigamy, and Bestiality The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (6) All of these are prohibited by the Law of God. “But if in the open country a man meets a young woman who is…

Divorce The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (5) Divorce is permitted but only under certain conditions. “When a man takes a wife and marries her, if then she finds no favor in his eyes because he…

Fornication The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (4) All forms of fornication are unlawful in the divine economy. “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and lies with her, he…

Looking on Nakedness The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (3) The Law of God forbids looking upon the nakedness of others. “None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. Leviticus…

Adultery The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (2) Adultery is treachery against marriage and the divine economy. “You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 Because the family is the foundational institution for attaining the promises of…

From the Beginning The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (1) Marriage is the proper context for sexual enjoyment. He said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but…

Merry Christmas! Curriculum (2) The Law of God and Public Policy: Education (7) Along with the Word we must also teach children all the works of God. “When your son asks you in time to come, ‘What is the meaning…

Curriculum (1) The Law of God and Public Policy: Education (6) Conserving creation allows us to love the generations yet to come. “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently…

Culture as Educator The Law of God and Public Policy: Education (5) All culture educates, thus all culture must be devoted to God. “You shall write [these words] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9…

Educational Responsibility (2) The Law of God and Public Policy: Education (4) Churches and governments must contribute to the education of the young. “At the end of every seven years, at the set time in the year of release, at…