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Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 3 ESV Text: Proverbs 3 Proverbs 3 (Listen) Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3:1   My son, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments,2   for length of days and… Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord, to honor the Lord, and to receive the discipline of the Lord. Solomon describes the great blessings that come with godly wisdom.

Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.

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BibleGateway: Proverbs 1 ESV Text: Proverbs 1 Proverbs 1 (Listen) The Beginning of Knowledge 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2   To know wisdom and instruction,    to understand words of insight,3   to receive instruction… Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.

Moses gives laws regarding worship, gives priests and judges the authority to make legal decisions, and gives laws regarding the future monarchy.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 17 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 17 Deuteronomy 17 (Listen) 17:1 “You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep in which is a blemish, any defect whatever, for that is… Moses gives laws regarding worship, gives priests and judges the authority to make legal decisions, and gives laws regarding the future monarchy.

Moses gives laws regarding the Israelite observance of the Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Booths. Judges are to be appointed and are to rule justly. Pagan worship is forbidden.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 16 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 16 Deuteronomy 16 (Listen) Passover 16:1 “Observe the month of Abib and keep the Passover to the LORD your God, for in the month of Abib the LORD your God… Moses gives laws regarding the Israelite observance of the Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Booths. Judges are to be appointed and are to rule justly. Pagan worship is forbidden.

The people of Israel are to provide generously for one another. At the end of every seventh year, all debts are to be forgiven.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 15 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 15 Deuteronomy 15 (Listen) The Sabbatical Year 15:1 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: every creditor… The people of Israel are to provide generously for one another. At the end of every seventh year, all debts are to be forgiven.

The people will be tempted to serve false gods. We face the same temptation any time we feel the urge to prioritize anything or anyone above the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 13 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 13 Deuteronomy 13 (Listen) 13:1 “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and the sign or wonder that… The people will be tempted to serve false gods. We face the same temptation any time we feel the urge to prioritize anything or anyone above the Lord.

Moses commands the people to remove from the land all places of pagan worship and to worship the Lord alone. Pagan forms of worship are forbidden.

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BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 12 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 12 Deuteronomy 12 (Listen) The Lord’s Chosen Place of Worship 12:1 “These are the statutes and rules that you shall be careful to do in the land that the LORD,… Moses commands the people to remove from the land all places of pagan worship and to worship the Lord alone. Pagan forms of worship are forbidden.