Deuteronomy Chapter 5 Verses 6-21
In reading the Book of Deuteronomy, specifically, chapter 5 verses 6-21 which contains the second giving of the Laws to Moses known as the Ten Commandments, one could say that the some of the commandments could be interpreted to be verses that draw an inference to prosperity. Verse 14, teaches that we are to keep the Sabbath holy and rest “But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.” (Bible Gateway passage: Deuteronomy 5:14 - King James Version). This verse reminds everyone to rest from their labor, but it also commands those who are employers to show kindness and favor by allowing their workers to also rest on the day of Sabbath. This verse shows some level of prosperity when one has employees. With that said, it is my opinion and understanding that there is only one commandment with a clear expression of earthly prosperity. When reading verse 16 as it declares “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” (Bible Gateway passage: Deuteronomy 5:16 - King James Version); this is an indication that God has given land to His believers, but there is a caveat to preserving that land, and that comes in honoring parents, or those God has placed in authority.
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This list can be considered a parallel to the economists belief that “when the benefits derived from an option increase, people will be more likely to choose it.” (Gwartney & Gwartney, Pg.
Nonetheless, the Book …show more content…
This list can be considered a parallel to the economists belief that “when the benefits derived from an option increase, people will be more likely to choose it.” (Gwartney & Gwartney, Pg.