“The whole thrust of this section is that holy faith must issue in holy action; the effect of the sanctification of souls is the sanctification of society.” --(Beacon Bible Commentary, Ford/Deaseley, 586)

The guilty is charged.

2. Instructions for livestock.

3. The bloodline should be kept going.

4. Careful touching.

5. Having fair weights.

1. Shaded Honesty is dishonesty 13-14; 2. Perfect honesty is rewarded, 15; 3 Dishonesty is condemned. 16 (GB Williamson --(Beacon Bible Commentary, Ford/Deaseley, 585)

“In order to be a leader, a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a man’s associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.” Dwight D. Eisenhower (The Preacher’s Commentary, Deuteronomy-Maxwell, 263)

6. Remembering Amalek.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. How does Deuteronomy help you as you think about Jesus and Paul being given stripes?

2. What is a way that you can make sure that you participate in "the laborer deserves his wages?"

3. This passage shows that God is concerned for our families. What other passages talk of God's concern for our families?

4. What are some other passages that talk about honoring our bodies?

5. Zacchaeus wasn't honest, but he paid his money back. How can this "fair weights" concept be applied to our lives today?

6. Read Psalm 139:23-24 and ask the Lord if anything needs to be "put to death" in your life.