Deut 25:1 When people have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judges will decide the case, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty.
I find myself really struggling in these last few chapters of Deuteronomy. I would say I’m having a hard time seeing God, but He’s here, providing rules for His chosen ones so that they understand what is expected of them.
Deut 25:4 Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.
Rules are important. But so is compassion, love, and mercy, and I guess that’s what I’m struggling with. We have all the rules in Deut., but we don’t see any compassion, really. Well, we see God’s compassion of not wiping out a disobedient people, but we don’t see compassion within the rules.
Deut 25:5 If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your presence. Thank You, even when I struggle, that You are here with me. Help me to draw closer to You always, Lord. Help me to shine Your light, even when I am confused or unsettled. Amen.
Deut 25:13 Do not have two differing weights in your bag—one heavy, one light.
Have a blessed day.
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