(Leviticus 18:20). But the supreme law that underlies these negative injunctions is stated positively. "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" (Leviticus 19:18). In this verse the term "neighbor"is defined by the expression, "the children of my people." Here, and generally in the Old...
“Gaza is a test of the absolute bare minimum requirements for someone to be worth listening to about anything at all, because if you got this one wrong then there’s just something wrong with you as a human being. You’re too fucked up and twisted inside to have a clear vision into ...
Historically, this reflects the practice of itinerant preachers and teachers being supported by the communities they served. It underscores the value of the work being done and the responsibility of the community to provide for those who minister to them. Do not move around from house to houseThi...