Tag: boundaries
Cover to Cover Reading: Numbers 33:1-36:13 Focus: Numbers 35:6-15 In the life of any society, there are legal statutes in place to protect the livelihood of its people. There are enforcement agencies (e.g. police) which operate to maintain the livelihood which people expect from their social order. When these social structures are kept in place, it allows for a society to be confident as it seeks thrive and mature as a community. When these social structures are broken down, society struggles with issues of fear and anarchy locking down its growth rather than encouraging it.
Cover to Cover Reading: Leviticus 8:1-10:20 Focus: Leviticus 10:1-5 There are times when we question the laws that govern our society: minors (under 18 years) cannot purchase cigarettes, but they can smoke; in Melbourne (Victoria) only a qualified electrician may change broken light bulbs otherwise inviting a possible fine (like $10); the penalty for a life sentence is a maximum of 25 years…the list goes on. However, the bulk of laws are in place to oversee the welfare and benefit of the general populace.
