Exodus 20 was exciting. Lots of good stuff in there. This chapter, and the next two after it, are going to feel a little dry in comparison. It’s stuff that is relevant to an agrarian society familiar with the institution of slavery that may not have direct application for believers today. After reading the text, I will go ahead and share some additional comments about the 10 commandments and point out some things about God’s law in a general sort of way; we don’t have to talk about oxen goring people nor digging a pit that an animal falls into.
Exodus 21
“Now these are the judgments which you shall set before them.
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Some way, somehow, wearing a mask in the United States has become an issue split down ideological lines. I hesitate to say party lines because it’s not that clearly drawn but people tend to fall into two camps; Those who wear a paper or cloth mask when going out in public because it is useful in containing the spread of the virus, by protecting others and possibly one’s self. Also in the mask camp are those that aren’t sure of effectiveness but realize wearing one is expected, sometimes required, and they figure it can’t hurt anything. Those not wearing masks are taking a stand on freedom. I’ve read a lot of slippery slope speeches, claiming that if we give up one or two basic liberties that’s a first step in losing all our freedom and liberty. I have friends in real life that claim wearing a mask now, in the middle of a global pandemic – which many other countries have done a much better job getting under control – will lead to the government telling us in the near future what to wear, what kind of car to drive, who we can be friends with, etc. 
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