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Implications of the Decalogue: Ten

Posted on March 29, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 28, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 27, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 26, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 25, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 24, 2010 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 23, 2010 by ehurst

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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Implications of the Decalogue: Three

Posted on March 22, 2010 by ehurst

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. If there was ever a phrase which suffers from cultural differences, it would … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Introduction

Posted on March 18, 2010 by ehurst

Place the Ten Commandments into their proper context. The time frame was roughly 1400 BC. The Covenant of Moses, delivered by God on Mount Sinai, took a very familiar form for the people involved. The closest documentary parallel was the … Continue reading →

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Family Feuds Not My Problem

Posted on March 16, 2010 by ehurst

I am posting for your edification a redacted (names removed) version of what I emailed to a couple of people trying to drag me into their family dispute. To the Children of Mr. X: I am putting this in written … Continue reading →

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