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Podcast: Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Episode: Deuteronomy 24-25: Divorce, Duty, and Dignity
Description: Moses delivers a powerful and varied set of instructions in Deuteronomy 24-25, touching on social justice, family life, and individual responsibility within the Israelite community. From laws concerning divorce and remarriage to protecting workers and the poor, these chapters emphasize the importance of compassion, fairness, and kindness in dealings with others. Moses also addresses more personal aspects of life, such as regulations on loans and pledges, the treatment of foreigners, orphans, and widows, and even the humane treatment of animals.The Rev. Dr. Burnell Eckardt, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kewanee, IL...