Ep 983 – Deuteronomy 22:1-12

As Moses continues to inform the people of Israel about God's laws regulating every aspect of life within their corporate community, the rules seem to get stranger and ever-more specific. In Deuteronomy 22:1-12, Moses deals with everything from the care of livestock and regulations concerning horticulture to, believe it or not, a ban on cross-dressing. All in the context of 12 verses. But we have to remember that God was interested in every area of Israelite life. There was to be no secular-sacred split when it came to the people of God. This lengthy list of rules and regulations was intended to provide direction for all of life, from the home to the workplace. God's interest in Israel's holiness was all-encompassing and non-negotiable. He refused to leave anything up to their imaginations or sinful inclinations. God's people were expected to live according to God's will.