S: Deuteronomy 27:16–26
Cursed is anyone who dishonours their father or mother… who moves a neighbour’s
boundary stone… who leads the blind astray… who withholds justice from the
foreigner, the fatherless or the widow… who commits sexual sin… who kills
secretly… who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person. And all the people
shall say, “Amen.”
O:These principles are ancient, from the foundation of Israel as a nation, yet they remain so relevant today: Honouring our parents. Honouring others’ property. Looking after the disabled, the refugee & immigrant, the orphan, and the widow. Keeping sexual purity and avoiding incest. Rejecting murder and corruption.
Though we no longer live under the Mosaic Law, these principles reveal God’s heart — He values justice, purity, compassion, and respect. His standards do not change, and obedience is for our own good and for the health of society.
A: I need to live by these unchanging principles, not out of legalism, but as expressions of love for God and others. I need to examine whether I show honour to my parents and elders, treat others’ property with respect, and stand up for those society neglects.
Am I careful to walk in integrity and sexual purity, or do I tolerate small compromises? Do I speak up against injustice, or stay silent for convenience? God’s blessings come with obedience, but even more, His heart is revealed when His people live righteously and care for others.
P: Lord, help me to live by Your eternal values. Teach me to honour, respect, protect, and love others as You do. Keep my heart pure and my conscience clear. Let my actions reflect Your justice and compassion, so that my life points others to You. Amen.
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