27: Purity in marriage relationship (#7 no adultery) (Deut 22:8 – 30)

The command ‘do not commit adultery’ tells us to have our marriage pure and trustful. 

πŸ‘‰ Read Deuteronomy 22:9 - 30

What is the principle of purity? (9 - 12)

 

If a man wrongly accused his wife of not being a virgin, he must pay 200 shekels to her father. (T or F)

If the accusation is found valid, she must be stoned. (T or F)

If a man has slept with a married woman, both were killed. (T or F)

If a man has slept with the fiancee of another, the man should pay 50 shekels to her father and marry her. (T or F)

What is the purpose of the Lord’s punishment for their sins? (19, 21, 22, 24, 29)

 

Answers

Distinction and separation

We are to keep the orders of the Creator. If we live as God’s chosen people, our life will be distinguished from other's life.


False - 100 shekels

True

True

False

Both will be stoned if it was in the city, and the man will be stoned if it happened in the field.

A woman in the marriage pledge was considered married. 


To purge the evil from among Israel (21,22,24). To keep the honor and reputation of God’s chosen people (19,29,30)

Note that God’s punishment was to purify the whole congregation and challenge them to have higher morality and honor. It was not merely a punishment for their deeds.

Change your mindset.

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