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Admonish The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (6) It is always appropriate, when needed, to warn our neighbors. “But if the ox has been accustomed to gore in the past, and its owner has been warned but has not…
Do Justice The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (5) All our relationships must be governed by the requirements of justice. “Justice, and only justice, shall you follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your…
Instruct The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (4) We are all called to teach and exemplify God’s Law. “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children,…
Protect The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (3) Loving our neighbors means that we look out for their well-being. “When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the…
Respect The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (2) Loving our neighbor begins in respect. “Honor your father and your mother….” Exodus 20:12 The commandment to honor our parents, inculcated throughout childhood, establishes a kind of template for all our…
The Commanding Affection The Rule of Law: Government of Relationships (1) The Law of God is a law of love. “You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur…
Guard the Law The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (7) The study and keeping of God’s Law must be a high priority in our souls. “You shall therefore love the LORD your God and keep his charge, his…
Seek Justice The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (6) Justice is God’s Law practiced in all human relations. “Justice and only justice shall you follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your God…
Parents First The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (5) Honoring our parents and forebears teaches us self-control and love. “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am…
Conscience Training-Ground The Rule of Law: Government of the Conscience (4) The Lord’s Day should be a training-ground for the conscience. And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all…