God’s Ways Take Precedence

Exodus 23:24-25 New International Version (NIV) 24 Do not bow down before their gods or worship them or follow their practices. You must demolish them and break their sacred stones to pieces. 25 Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and...

God Is Present

Exodus 23:20-21 New International Version (NIV) God’s Angel to Prepare the Way 20 “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 21 Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel...

Be Different from the World

Exodus 23:4-5 New International Version (NIV) 4 “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it. 5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it. Being...

Stand Against Pressure

Exodus 23:1-3 New International Version (NIV) Laws of Justice and Mercy 23 “Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness. 2 “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert...

Ask God for Wisdom

Exodus 21:24-25 New International Version (NIV) 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise. This was put forth as a guide for the judges. This is not a rule for personal relationships. This also...