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You shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.
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A Holistic Framework for Life
Commentators explain that the instruction Moses was to give was comprehensive. It included specific 'ordinances,' general 'laws,' the overall 'way' to live, and the particular 'work' to be done. This shows that God's guidance is not just a list of rules but a complete framework for a life of faith and duty, covering civil, religious, and moral conduct.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Teach them - The Hebrew word is emphatic, and signifies “enlightenment.” The text gives four distinct points:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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