Reading: Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History
In Exodus 21-22, God gives Israel laws on slavery, personal injury, property, and restitution, establishing His standard of justice and righteousness. These laws reflect God’s holy character, guiding Israel to live rightly as His covenant people.
Are these laws worth reading? Though these laws were for ancient Israel, their underlying principles—justice, responsibility, and restitution—apply today. For example, compensating for injury or stolen property teaches accountability and care, urging believers to act justly and love their neighbor. Restitution, the act of making someone or something right when you sin, is a timeless principle we should be teaching our children.
10 Views