Deut 23:8-24
I try to not tell you how you should apply the scripture. I can point you to what it says and try and give some insight and understanding to it, but the application of it into your life is between you and God.
All who left Egypt were not Israelites. There were many Egyptians who left with them. Generally, any Egyptians who left with them, had already in their hearts converted to the God of Israel. They had seen HIS mighty works and saw how God had delivered the Israelites in spectacular ways and fled with them. God granted the third generation from the Egyptians who left with Israel access to the Sanctuary of the Lord. They were not excluded from worshipping God because they were foreigners.
When at war the men were not allowed to "go to the men's room" just anywhere they wanted, nor could they just leave a bowel movement in the open. God considered it indecent behavior and detailed how to dispose of it. He made it clear that indecent behavior was unacceptable to Him.
If a slave were to escape they were told to let the slave go. Do not go after him, let him live where he chose and do not treat him unkind.
Prostitutes were not permitted, male or female. No offering was to be brought to God from a prostitute's earnings. Don't demand interest from a fellow Israelite. They could charge interest when loaning to a foreigner but not from a fellow Israelite.
If you made a vow to God you better keep it. It would be best to not make the vow than to make it and not keep it.
You may go through another mans field and eat the grapes, but don't bring a container to fill up and take. That's beyond what you need for the moment.
I try to not tell you how you should apply the scripture. I can point you to what it says and try and give some insight and understanding to it, but the application of it into your life is between you and God.
All who left Egypt were not Israelites. There were many Egyptians who left with them. Generally, any Egyptians who left with them, had already in their hearts converted to the God of Israel. They had seen HIS mighty works and saw how God had delivered the Israelites in spectacular ways and fled with them. God granted the third generation from the Egyptians who left with Israel access to the Sanctuary of the Lord. They were not excluded from worshipping God because they were foreigners.
When at war the men were not allowed to "go to the men's room" just anywhere they wanted, nor could they just leave a bowel movement in the open. God considered it indecent behavior and detailed how to dispose of it. He made it clear that indecent behavior was unacceptable to Him.
If a slave were to escape they were told to let the slave go. Do not go after him, let him live where he chose and do not treat him unkind.
Prostitutes were not permitted, male or female. No offering was to be brought to God from a prostitute's earnings. Don't demand interest from a fellow Israelite. They could charge interest when loaning to a foreigner but not from a fellow Israelite.
If you made a vow to God you better keep it. It would be best to not make the vow than to make it and not keep it.
You may go through another mans field and eat the grapes, but don't bring a container to fill up and take. That's beyond what you need for the moment.
