Category Archives: consideration of others

leftovers

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

leftovers Deuteronomy 24:18-22 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:18 Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and Yahveh your God redeemed you from there. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. Deuteronomy 24:19 “When you reap the harvest in your field, … Continue reading →

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fair to everyone

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

fair to everyone Deuteronomy 24:16-17 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:16 “Fathers are not to be put to death for their children, and children are not to be put to death for their fathers; each person will be put to death for his … Continue reading →

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daily wages rule

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

daily wages rule Deuteronomy 24:14-15 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:14 “Do not exploit a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether one of your Israelite brothers or one of the guests in a town in your land. Deuteronomy 24:15 You are … Continue reading →

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poverty and dignity

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

poverty and dignity Deuteronomy 24:10-13 (JDV) Deuteronomy 24:10 “When you make a loan of any kind to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect what he offers as security. Deuteronomy 24:11 Stand outside while the man you are … Continue reading →

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usurping the harvest

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

usurping the harvest Deuteronomy 23:24-25 (JDV) Deuteronomy 23:24 “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want until you are full, but do not put any in your container. Deuteronomy 23:25 When you enter … Continue reading →

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puffy jacket story

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

puffy jacket story Deuteronomy 22:1-4 (JDV) Deuteronomy 22:1 “If you see your brother Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother. Deuteronomy 22:2 If your brother does not live near you … Continue reading →

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from captive to family

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

from captive to family Deuteronomy 21:10-14 (JDV) Deuteronomy 21:10 “When you go to war against your enemies and Yahveh your God hands them over to you and you take some of them prisoner, and Deuteronomy 21:11 if you see a … Continue reading →

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shame crimes

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

shame crimes Deuteronomy 19:14 -15 Deuteronomy 19:14 “Do not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, established at the start in the inheritance you will receive in the land Yahveh your God is giving you to take possession of. Deuteronomy 19:15 “One … Continue reading →

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closing the loophole

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

closing the loophole Deuteronomy 19:11-13 (JDV) Deuteronomy 19:11 But if someone hates his neighbor, lies in ambush for him, attacks him, and strikes him fatally, and runs away to one of these cities, Deuteronomy 19:12 the elders of his city … Continue reading →

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selfish spiritism

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

selfish spiritism Deuteronomy 18:9-12 (JDV) Deuteronomy 18:9 “When you enter the land Yahveh your God is giving you, do not imitate the repulsive customs of those nations. Deuteronomy 18:10 No one among you is to sacrifice his son or daughter … Continue reading →

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