Exodus 21:15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death
2007-10-26 11:52:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I lived in the old testament days I would believe it. No one should hit their parents.
2007-10-26 12:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe this. Not only cuz it's in God's Word, but because God has called us to live holy because He is. He had standards for His people and still does. It's the Christian church that unfortunately has forsaken the Law. Much Christian teaching has been watered down into all grace and no justice or strict call to holiness. Yes, we have grace, but breaking His statutes is a very serious thing.
2007-10-26 18:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by ~*<3J<3*~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's OLD Law... Read more of your bible, and don't take it out of context.
~He Is God~
He is the First and Last,
The Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...
unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!
2007-10-26 19:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by drehmy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when studying OT law, you have to ask yourself the following:
is it cancelled by the NT....eg Jesus said " i am the lamb of god who takes away the sins of the world" which does away with the burnt offerings of the OT.
is it reinforced by the NT...eg moses said "do not commit adultery/murder", but jesus said " have you ever thought about it?"
is it still relevant today? eg moses told the Israelites in the desert to build a fence around the roof's of the houses they would take possession of in the promised land so no one would fall of.....
2007-10-26 19:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by maurice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe what? That was a law in ancient Israel, just as we have laws today. If you attacked your parents, you get death penalty.
2007-10-26 18:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by peacetimewarror 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it (any more). And don't call me Shirley.
2007-10-26 19:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋