Title: Distinction of customs/Deuteronomy 14
Content ☞ Among the contents of Moses' second farewell sermon, the first chapter deals with the system and ideology.
From now on, it deals with distinct aspects of daily life
1. Distinction of lifestyle (1,2)
Among the customs of the Near East at that time, at funerals, expressing one's sorrow, comforting the dead,
In the sense of appeasing the gods of Hades and allowing the souls of the dead to rest in peace
It is said that the superstitious act of shaving one's eyebrows or hair was often practiced. God is this
He hoped that God's people would not be polluted by such deeds. our body
Because it is the holy temple where God dwells (1 Corinthians 6:20), do not defile it.
I don't want it. Even if not in the heart, we can separate God from our rituals and institutions.
God could not see me. Ritual is a vessel with content
is. There can be no content without form, and form without content will be nothing more than an empty vessel.
will be
[Applied] We emphasized the heart and soul too much, but we must calm down
Has there not been any laziness?
2. Distinction from eating (3-21)
Eating occupies a very important place in the process of distinguishing God's people.
(21). There is a great premise of distinction from the Gentiles, but the
It is God's consideration in consideration of hygiene and invisible influence in the gun. for example
It is forbidden to eat pork and rabbits. God's command never tells us humans
There is nothing to lose. If you know the foods that should be banned today, one
You have a deep meaning. These institutions are literally hostile to us in the modern
It is not used. However, his spirit needs to be inherited as it is.
All.
[Application] Do you realize that God intends to separate you? for that distinction
Are you thankful?
3. Distinction from Giving (22-29)
The ordinance of titing given to Israel was the first titing, and the Levites and priests maintained their livelihood.
There is a second tithe used for festivals and thanksgiving feasts and a tithe for
It deals with something. The second tite was used for relief every three years.
All. Tithing recognizes God's sovereignty and is an act of gratitude and love for neighbor.
are doing it hostilely. Did God's people have a distinct privilege to give?
All.
[Application] Isn't the act of offering something to God shameful? full ten
Do you contribute?
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