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 the
poor and vulnerable

INTRODUCTION

Why do we struggle to love the
poor and the vulnerable?

INTRODUCTION


Slaves
Deut. 23:15-16


Israel was to be a haven for
justice
Deut. 23:15-16


The Hungry
Deut. 23:24-25


The Underprivileged
Deut. 24:17-22

Gods People are not supposed
to be obsessed about the
bottom line
Deut. 24:17-22

Is God saying that the needy
have a right to get a perpetual
handout?
Application Questions

If generosity is supposed to be
characteristic of Gods People,
why do so many non-
Christians give?
Application Questions

Gods Redemption is supposed
to motivate Gods People to
love the poor and needy
Application Questions

Do these principles still apply to
Christians?
Application Questions