Having lived at subsistence level in the wilderness, the Children of Israel were no strangers to poverty. The thought of the prosperity which awaited them was, therefore, extremely exciting.
In England the proper title for a mayor is “his or her worship, the mayor.” This has nothing to do with religion, it simply means the mayor is a person of worth and therefore worthy of respect.
God’s instructions concerning the good life in the promised land included information about holy days. Their importance and significance were clearly explained and warnings were given about their possible abuse.
After the harrowing experiences of the exodus and the wilderness, the children of Israel were, no doubt, looking forward to life in the land of promise. But Moses knew that there are perils even in the good life.
Five of the Ten Commandments make specific references to family relationships. Moreover Moses gave detailed instructions about the need for families to function properly and showed how the “Good Life” was directly related to family life.
Life was never intended to be lived in isolation. God created society as surely as he created individuality. The good life, therefore, requires correct social attitudes and behavior.
“What democracy needs is a value system that legitimizes both individual rights and social authority and establishes a balance between the two” (James Reichley). Where is this value system to be found – personally, socially, or transcendentally?
Moses explained to the people exactly what the Lord expected of them and showed how, if they responded appropriately, it would be for their own good. In other words, he gave them God’s recipe for the the good life.
Some people estimate that there were over 2 million people in the wilderness enroute to the good life. No wonder Moses expressed deep concern about proper care for them.
When Moses gave his “marching orders” address to the Children of Israel as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, he emphasized the importance of their relationship with God.
When Jehovah told Moses what to say to the Children of Israel on the eve of their entrance to the Promised Land, He talked about a “good land” (6:18) filled with “good things” (6:11) that He wanted them to “enjoy” (6:2).
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