April 13, 2010
All of these chapters are about doing the right thing—always—whether someone is looking or not.
By example, Moses reminds them of people who did not do what was right. The Ammonites and Moabites hired Balaam, someone they knew they could "buy" to put a curse on the Israelites. BUT GOD turned the curse into a blessing. The truth about their hearts were revealed. Moses says, do the right thing, don't start feeling sorry for them and wish them peace and success. Their hearts are their hearts. They need a heart change.
Do the right thing! Be fair and generous. Don't be greedy. Don't overcharge people. Don't take away their livelihood. Don't take things from your neighbors. Don't hoard. Leave some of what you have been blessed with for others. Don't have two sets of weights and measures! Be honest. Do the right thing! Love God → Love Man. Don't be like the Amalekites and sneak up behind people to take advantage of the weak and weary. The LORD hates anyone who is dishonest and cheats.
Proverbs 10:2 - "Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value."
Deuteronomy 25:1 - If two people have an argument and go to the court, the judge will decide. They "must stand in the presence of God."
Do what is right! Be fair and generous. Fulfill your promises to God. Get rid of the evil among you. Do not forget!
Next Entry: Deuteronomy 26:1–19
All of these chapters are about doing the right thing—always—whether someone is looking or not.
By example, Moses reminds them of people who did not do what was right. The Ammonites and Moabites hired Balaam, someone they knew they could "buy" to put a curse on the Israelites. BUT GOD turned the curse into a blessing. The truth about their hearts were revealed. Moses says, do the right thing, don't start feeling sorry for them and wish them peace and success. Their hearts are their hearts. They need a heart change.
Do the right thing! Be fair and generous. Don't be greedy. Don't overcharge people. Don't take away their livelihood. Don't take things from your neighbors. Don't hoard. Leave some of what you have been blessed with for others. Don't have two sets of weights and measures! Be honest. Do the right thing! Love God → Love Man. Don't be like the Amalekites and sneak up behind people to take advantage of the weak and weary. The LORD hates anyone who is dishonest and cheats.
Proverbs 10:2 - "Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value."
Deuteronomy 25:1 - If two people have an argument and go to the court, the judge will decide. They "must stand in the presence of God."
Do what is right! Be fair and generous. Fulfill your promises to God. Get rid of the evil among you. Do not forget!
Next Entry: Deuteronomy 26:1–19
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