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Daily Bible - 021104

Today's reading is found in Exodus 22:16 to Exodus 24:18.

Responsibility with property or your own and that of others comes into this day's reading, so does social responsibility. I see compassion for the needy and swift punishment for the wicked. Is it just me, or are these themes missing from today's society?

Chapter 23 points more to the basic expectations God has for how they (us) are to live. It's pretty simple stuff, actually. Be honest. Reject bribery. Do not oppress visitors who are unfamiliar with your land. Don't work yourself to exhaustion, rather give yourself a Sabbath. The three festivals are outlined as well. With these rules, he tells Moses that an angel will lead them and fight their battles for them on their walk to the land promised to them. All he asks is that they destroy all evidence of the evils from the conquered land. Once again, this commandment is made to them as a protection. Of course, they all agreed to it, but when Moses was away for forty days, would they truly keep their promise?