Ecclesiastes 3:16–4:3 (NKJV) 16 Moreover I saw under the sun: In the place of judgment, Wickedness was there; And in the place of righteousness, Iniquity was there. 17 I said in my heart, “God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, For there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.” 18 I said in … Continue reading Death Is Coming: Get Busy!
Rich, Wise Rulers
Proverbs 28:9–17 (NKJV) 9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good. 11 The rich man is wise in his own … Continue reading Rich, Wise Rulers
Female Captives and Firstborn Rights (Deuteronomy 21:10 – 17)
The Israelites were instructed to treat women who were from conquered cities with dignity. If they found a woman they wanted for a wife, then they would take them home, have them shave their head, trim their names, change clothes, and then mourn her family for a month. After that, they may take her as … Continue reading Female Captives and Firstborn Rights (Deuteronomy 21:10 – 17)