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Not Enough Words for Love or Knowing

The English language is not logic, but art. We string together roots from different languages because it sounds better than purity of extraction. As one language historian noted, our language does not borrow words from other languages. English chases them … Continue reading

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Half-Right: “Don’t Fight the New World Order”

Interesting video attracting some attention. The name attached to the face is Ziggy Eichhorst. The preacher suffers from a serious case of Western epistemology. Otherwise, he’s not too far from the mark. By mixing the spiritual and worldly provisions of … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Conclusion

The Covenant of Moses was closed at the Cross. In that sense, God today holds no one accountable to the Law of Moses. We keep it around, referring to it historically, so that we may learn about His Laws in … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Ten

You shall not covet your neighbor’s property. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is your neighbor’s. The Hebrew word “covet” carried more weight than … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Nine

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. The Suzerain does not permit dishonesty. Since it would require more than one witness in court to meet the minimum evidence of a crime, it would invariably be collusion and conspiracy … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Eight

You shall not steal. The word translated into English as “steal” covers a wide range of unjust takings, including frauds. It should be obvious how this inflicts harm on the community. The whole point of living in proximity of others … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Seven

You shall not commit adultery. This is one commandment more honored in the violation than in the keeping. The Suzerain is not amused when people break faith. We are not animals operating with no moral compass, but bear a heavy … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Six

You shall not kill. This has been worked over too often because certain folks like to play games with English translations. Our Suzerain here merely reiterates what He said back in the days of Noah: His domain shall not be … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Five

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God gives you. The Hebrew term “honor” means to reckon something very serious or grave; don’t take it lightly. It … Continue reading

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Implications of the Decalogue: Four

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. You shall not do any work, you nor your son, … Continue reading

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