Living according to the Bible means paying attention to both major sins and simple everyday actions.
Dinner
One of the best-known sections of the Old Testament is the “forbidden foods” list. Essentially, it says “don’t eat pork or shellfish.” It even tells you not to mix meat and cheese.
These food laws were part of the nation’s legal code. They set Jews apart from others and protected them from some diseases.
Times have changed and we no longer follow these laws. However, they still teach us that God cared about the everyday details of His people’s lives.
Cheating People
One temptation in business is cutting corners to gain an advantage on the competition. Don’t even think about it.
Dealing falsely with humanity’s currency is a big no-no according to the Bible. Do not cheat people with rigged weights and measures or fake numbers.
You may be selling watermelon from a push cart, or preparing to sign your next million-dollar contract, just don’t cheat. God says weights and measures matter. He’s against any kind of exploitation of others.
The “no stumbling blocks” rule
Did you know there is actually a Bible verse that says not to curse the deaf? I know they can’t hear you talking mean about them, but there is actually a scripture that states not to do so.
You’re also not supposed to mislead someone who can’t see, just as you shouldn’t trip them. In short, the message is to help, not hinder, the well-being of others.
Fortune-tellers
God explicitly prohibits seeking or inquiring of fortune tellers and mediums (Deuteronomy 18:11). That covered crystal balls, as well as any other attempts to get answers that sidestep God’s plan, like astrology or magic.
Sticking to this instruction means accepting that you don’t need future knowledge to find joy in the present.
Blood In Food
Among the most important commandments regarding food in the Bible was the avoidance of blood. Whenever an animal was killed for food, all of the blood had to be drained out.
This prohibition against eating blood stemmed from the belief that life was contained within it, and therefore sacred. This is the reason why age-old practices for handling meat are still so strict.
God’s Name
Jesus’ instruction was quite specific: don’t say “by your life” or “I swear to God” in order to persuade others to believe you.
Let your everyday speech be so true that you don’t need a hook to assure others you are not lying. If folks don’t trust you unless you’re swearing, then your usual words aren’t considered trustworthy.
This is both a prohibition against oath drama and a directive to simply tell the truth.
Wool And Linen
The Bible makes it pretty clear you don’t mix certain things. This included your wardrobe. The Bible expressly forbade clothing made of both wool and linen.
On the surface this particular command seems odd. Although there is no biblical explanation given, the Israelites were not to wear garments made of wool and linen together.
The rule might have been a way to teach the Israelites to be mindful in their actions. It reminded them that even little details mattered and that God cared about their everyday lives.
Interest
According to the Bible, lending money to someone in your community meant no interest could be charged. This was supposed to be about helping your neighbor recover, not about you increasing your profits.
When you lent someone fifty bucks, the repayment was exactly that: fifty bucks. No more. No one could exploit a borrower for personal gain. Compassion came before profit.
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