Moses -How His Life Affects You

The Legacy of Moses' Writings

Moses left behind an astonishing collection of writings.  These include poetry (Job 90),  historic prose (Genesis, chapters 5< 11, 19, 22, 25),  and remarkable body of legislation called the Law of Moses (Exodus, chapters 20-40; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy).  This divinely   inspired Law contained concepts, laws, and principles of government that were centuries ahead of its their time.

In lands where the head of State also serves as the head of the Church, the result is often intolerance, religious oppression, and the abuse of power.  (the abuse of power is also happening today) The Law of Moses  included the princple of separation of Church and State. The king was not allowed to take on priestly duties. - 2 CHRONICLES 26:16-18.

The Law of Moses also contained concepts of hygiene and disease control, such as quarantining of sick people and the disposal of human waste, that harmonize with current science.  (Leviticus 13:1-59; 14:38, 46; Deuteronomy 23:13)  This is remarkable considering that much of Egyptian medicine in Moses' day was a dangerous mixture of quackery and superstition.  (There are also quacks today) In developing  lands today, millions could be spared from disease and death if the standards of hygiene taught by Moses were practiced. 

Christians are not obliged to follow the Mosaic Law.  (Colossians 2:13, 14)  But studying it is still of great value.  That Law exhorted Israel to give God exclusive devotion and shun  idolatry.  (Exodus 20:4; Deuteronomy 5:9)  It commanded children to honor their parents.  (Exodus  20:12)  The Law also condemned murder, adultery, stealing, lying and coveting  (Exodus 20:13-17)  Those principles are cherished by Christians today. 

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