Ethical Priorities of a

God-centered Life

Deuteronomy 21-25
Religious
Familial
Philanthropic
Business
Societal
Legal
INTRODUCTION

A God-centered life is one that is
focused on doing right by our
families

INTRODUCTION

Why would Moses have to
address family ethics?
INTRODUCTION

Why do we struggle to do right
by our families?
INTRODUCTION


Captive Women
Deut. 21:10-14

A God-centered life honors its
responsibilities by rejecting
greed
Deut. 21:10-14


Laws of Primogeniture
Deut. 21:15-17

A God-centered life is one in
which honoring our
responsibilities takes
precedence over how we feel
Deut. 21:15-17


Rebellious Children
Deut. 21:18-21

A God-centered life is one in
which we do what is best for
our family at all costs
Deut. 21:18-21


Divorce
Deut. 24:1-4

A God-centered life is one that
takes the institution of
marriage seriously
Deut. 24:1-4


Levirate Marriage
Deut. 25:5-10

A God-centered life is one which
honors its responsibilities by
giving sacrificially
Deut. 25:5-10
Care & Provision
Discipline & Leadership
Broken Homes
Extended Family
CONCLUSION