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Agriculture The Rule of Law: Government of Culture (5) God directed the proper use of His land. The LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into…

Worship The Rule of Law: Government of Culture (4) God’s Law shows us the pattern of sound worship. “Exactly as I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle, and all its furniture, so you shall make it.” Exodus 25:9…

Local Culture The Rule of Law: Government of Culture (3) Every community must stand for godliness. “You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9 Writing the Law of God on the gates…

Dress The Rule of Law: Government of Culture (2) God’s Law provides guidelines for what we should wear. “None of you shall approach any of his close relatives to uncover nakedness.” Leviticus 18:6 The Law of God is not a…

Kingdom Outpost The Rule of Law: Government of Culture (1) The Law of God makes a home an outpost of the Kingdom. “You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9 No people…

Care for the Creation The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (7) The communities of God’s people must care for God’s creation. “‘You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.’” Deuteronomy 25:4 The land…

The Poor and Needy The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (6) God’s Law protects the dignity and place of the poor. “‘For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, “You shall…

Purity The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (5) God’s Law works for purity within communities. “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the LORD your God.…

Property The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (4) God’s Law protects the right to private property. “You shall not steal.” Exodus 20:15 While the communities of God’s people were structured in such a way as to ensure that…

Mutual Care The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (3) In God’s communities we are our neighbor’s keepers. “‘You shall not see your neighbor’s ox or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You shall take them back to…