Tag: respect
Biblical Principle #310: Israel to Respect Deaf and Blind
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses to respect and not mistreat the deaf or blind. Explanation We have previously established that much of the Law of Moses concerned how the Israelites were to love their neighbor. We’ve built upon those truths with specific duties of respect and support, including:…
Biblical Principle #309: Israel to Treat Gentile Residents Fairly
Biblical Principles List Principle God commanded Israel, after they had taken possession of the land, to treat any foreigners living among them in the land with fairness. Explanation Prior to entering the land of Canaan, GOD told Israel through Moses: 23 ‘When you come into the land the Lord your God gives you … 33…
Biblical Principle #307: Israel to Respect the Aged
Biblical Principles List Principle God commanded Israel to show respect for the aged. Explanation We previously established that GOD commanded Israel to honor their father and mother. This detailed instruction was also generally extended towards all older people. 32 You shall rise before the gray-headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear…
Biblical Principle #256: Israel’s Punishment for Parental Assault
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, an Israelite who hit their father of mother was put to death. Explanation Under the Law of Moses, GOD gave strict instructions about Israelites honoring their father and mother. If an Israelite hit their father or mother, they were to be put to death: 15 He…
Biblical Principle #242: Israelites to Respect Court
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, God commanded the Israelites to obey the court rulings and respect the officials. Explanation The Law of Moses included instructions for handling court cases and escalating difficult cases. GOD commanded Israel to respect both the judgments rendered and the officials of the courts. 10 You shall…
How to Balance Reverence and Friendship in Your Relationship with GOD
In recent posts, I’ve been discussing the importance of confession in our relationships with GOD and fellow Christians. When discussing our relationship with GOD, one of the aspects that I think doesn’t get discussed enough is the balance between reverential respect and close friendship. I can absolutely see why it may be difficult for us…
December 9 – Practical Life Lessons
Reading Rom. 12:1-16:27 Devotional Today’s reading concludes Paul’s letter to the Romans. These chapters are filled with very helpful, practical wisdom from GOD. Let’s consider some of these principles for today’s devotional: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and…