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Explore the intricate workings of biblical law in relationships and discover the principles of love, obedience, sacrifice, and community identity. Gain insights into the dynamics between individuals, families, societies, and nations, and understand how organizational rules influence interpersonal connections.
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EEA General AssembilyOctober 2014 Biblical Law and Relationships how does it work? Dr Michael Schluter CBE (c) Relational Research 2014
A person’s relationship with God Love Obedience Sacrifice Money
The community’s relationship with God Identity Festivals Love Obedience
Inter-personal relationships Husband – Wife Parent – Child Employer – Employee King – Citizen Offender – Victim Lender – Borrower Neighbour – Neighbour
Inter-community relationships City – City Tribe – Tribe Nation – Nation
Indirect influences on relationships Organisational rules affect the way people relate
Example 1 Jubilee and Family Parity Roots Redeemer Self-Reliant
Example 2 The Ban on Interest Does money affect relationships? What were the rules? What was the intention? What is the application?
The Ban on Interest Today? A new slogan • No investment without involvement • No profit without participation • No reward without responsibility
Example 3 The Sabbath Time is the currency of relationships
Example 3 The Sabbath Moral, civil and ceremonial purposes of the law Sabbath
Example 3 Purposes of the Sabbath Moral: time for Godand time for rest Civil: family and employee protection Ceremonial: national identity
Example 3 Sabbath for today Why Sunday? What purpose? Why important?
Applying the law todayLessons for relationships Direct teaching Indirect teaching