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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…
False Teaching Faithful ministers must expose false teaching. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—just as you desired of the…
Listen Faithfully All must attend to the ministry of the Word. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—just as you…
A Special Responsibility God has given a special duty to those who minister His Word. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you…
Of Grace and Discipline The reality of grace does not replace the necessity of discipline. Exodus 21:17 “Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death.” Mark 7:9-13 Leviticus 20:9 “For anyone who curses his father or…
Fear Your Parents? It is appropriate to fear those to whom fear is due. Leviticus 19:3 “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father….” The instruction here is, literally, to fear one’s parents. Again we can see…
Parents in the Faith We must learn to honor our forebears in the faith. 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…
Honoring Authorities We must obey properly constituted 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 “‘Honor your father and your…