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LAWS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Deuteronomy 22:1-5
1 Corinthians 11:3-15
“Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.”
LAWS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
There are ten main commands given in Deuteronomy 22, and each represents an aspect of the Ten Commandments. Others are ceremonial in nature. God gave these commands to guide Israel to relate to Him rightly. Here is a brief summary of the ten instructions.
A stray ox or a sheep: As an expression of love for their neighbours, Israel was commanded to bring back a stray ox or sheep to their brother. If the owner was not known, the finder could keep the animal in his house until the owner was found. The same would be done also for an ass or a garment. Nothing that was lost and found should be hidden from the owner. Failure to heed this command is stealing.
An ox that fell down: It was also the same in the case of an ox that fell into a pit. Everyone was obliged to lift it up. Saving the life of an animal was important, for in so doing one shows kindness to them. According to the Lord Jesus Christ, this was allowed even on the Sabbath Day. In addition, as the animal was useful to its owner, its return would build good relationship between finder and owner. It may seem too insignificant to be included in divine law, but God has a higher purpose in giving such commands.
Men and women’s clothing: The next commandment touches on clothing: “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God” (Deut 22:5). The text does not provide a particular pattern of cloth for either gender, but what is important is decency. Clothes are designed differently for the two genders. The main assertion of this law, however, is that in the beginning God created a male and a female. Their physical appearances are not the same and that difference has to be maintained and with a pure heart of submission to God.
THOUGHT: God keeps an eye on even the small matters.
PRAYER: Father, may I understand Thy purpose in giving all commandments.