Title Deuteronomy 17:14-20 For me (self)
Contents
Deuteronomy 17:14~20 For me (self)~~ Topic:41. Leader. 2008. 11. 23.
◎ Introduction: This is the only rule (regulations for the appointment and rule of kings) dealing with kings in the Pentateuch.
1. Prophecy of the establishment of a king. (14-14)
2. The King's Responsibilities. (16-18)
3. Ruled by the rules. (19~20)
1. Prophecy of the establishment of a king. (14-15)
One). It is prophesied that in the future the Israelites will try to establish a king. (14)
※ Like all the neighboring countries, they will want a king to rule them, and the powerful authority and rule of that king.
2). God's elect to be raised (15)
※ The king must be appointed by God.
※ God is interested in obeying His Word and commandments.
※ God allows to appoint a king, but when choosing a king, you must seek God's decision.
※ King's condition (15)
① You must be a person chosen by God.
② The king must be an Israelite.
* A stranger should not be chosen as a king to consolidate alliances or secure great stability.
2. The King's Responsibility (16-18)
※ The king of Israel must be vigilant to never do anything that detracts from serving God and his people.
One). Don't rely on sickness. (16)
※ You must not go to Egypt (the world) to rely on military power or to ask for help.
* You have said that you must not go back that way from now on.
※ We must rely only on God, not on the military.
* Victory over enemies can only be obtained in God.
2). Do not have many wives. (17)
※ Do not pursue pleasure by having many wives or depend on alliances.
※ Many wives will take away the king's affection for God.
* For safety in the threat of war or danger, it is forbidden to marry the king's moon or relatives.
3). We should not covet or depend on wealth. (17)
※ Economic prosperity can make people independent and thus forget God.
※ The king must depend on God, not on economic prosperity.
4). The king must record a copy of the law. (18)
※ To copy the law means to study and learn the Word of God and to rule the people according to God's instructions.
※ When you ascend to the throne, you must copy this book of laws.
* The king may already exist, and there is already a law book in Israel.
* It is a command to write, read, and act as it is.
3. Ruled by the rules. (19~20)
※ The king always had to keep the book of the law by his side, and he had to read the book of the law every day and practice it.
One). learn to fear God. (19)
※ By learning the law and following the law, the king will fear, worship, and fear God.
※ The king will clearly recognize God's justice and judgment, and he has a fear of judgment.
2). If you learn the law and rule by keeping the rules, (19~20)
(1) You will be a good leader. (20)
※ Selfishness, greed, and momentary emotions will not rule.
※ We will not use our power to pursue profit or power.
※ He will serve people.
* He will try to build a more complete society to meet more of the needs of the people.
(2) Be wary of mistreating the people. (20)
※ He realizes that he exists for the people, not the people for himself.
(3) The throne of him and his descendants will be long. (20)
※ This law is conditional. The king must learn the law and rule according to the law.