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GOD’S LAW IS A SOURCE OF ORDER AND PEACE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
Deuteronomy 4:25-49

Psalm 119:97-104

 

“O how love I thy law!

it is my meditation all the day”

 

GOD’S LAW IS A SOURCE OF ORDER AND PEACE
 
When the nation of Israel remained faithful to the Lord, they had the blessing of long life. The command to obey father and mother began with obeying the heavenly Father Himself. The promise to Israel for keeping it was long life. That command is a moral precept that remains in force in all generations.
 
Moses was also a civil leader as was Joshua who succeeded him. There was need to put in place laws to govern civil order and peace in the nation. The Lord commanded Moses to set aside three cities of refuge on each side of the Jordan. The land that was already claimed required three cities. The purpose of these cities was for people who may have killed a neighbour unintentionally. They could run to these cities for protection until their matter was settled by the judges.
 
Moses set the law of God before the people and everyone was to understand it and abide by its dictates. Earlier he had declared that the laws that God had given them were superior to the laws of all other nations. The children of Israel were to live in harmony with one another. The laws that God gave them would guide them in that direction. Also the territory of Israel’s jurisdiction was spelled out in verse 46 to 49. This is the land that God had given them and the law is effective within their boundaries. God is particular in every aspect of His declarations.
 
God gave the Law, and its requirements always stand. Man is subject to God’s law and is to remain obedient to it continually. In so doing he will live a life that is useful for the Lord. The promulgation of the Law was a means of pointing to the way of salvation. Though man has broken God’s law, the provision of forgiveness manifests the grace of God. God loves all people and He gave Jesus to save them from their sins. Do you believe in Jesus?
 
THOUGHT: God’s Law is perfect and is the basis of all good laws.

PRAYER: Father, may I find the blessing of salvation through Thy Law.

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