Exodus chapters 21-23 are called “the Book of the Covenant”—a list of ordinances that apply the basic laws found in the Ten Commandments to everyday situations that Israel will face as a In chapter 24, Israel enters a covenant with God; the law they have just received is in effect the terms Israel agrees to.
Read Exodus 23, which emphasizes the importance of worshiping God alone, keeping the prescribed feasts, and obeying and serving God. What does it say will be the benefit to Israel of doing this?
I believe it will benefit the Israelites immensely because there will be justice. Innocent people will have a chance to thrive. They will have a "true North" to look up to. What I mean is, this approach of "what is right for me may not be right for you, so, you do whatever you feel is correct and let me do whatever I feel is correct", is dangerous. This is basically teaching of some other world religions. Certain truths are indisputable. Some laws given by God, like the ones about planting and harvesting is good for the land. This is necessary for the land to have plentiful yield by giving rest to the land. Please post what you all think about this matter.
