3. What is the basis of the immense worth of every individual?

5. The Bible says that got primere of the civil get notey to se that the government does
6. What did the prophet Amos tell the people of Israel to do?
7. We learn from Amos that justice is above what?
8. Why did Israel and Judah fall?
10. What did the concept of the divine right of kings hold about the power of a king?
10. What does Proverbs teach about the permanence of dynasties?
Lesson 3
1. What are the basic principles of the Law which God gave to Moses?
2. According to the Ten Commandments, who or what is the basis for life?
What does the word holy mean?
4. Why should Christians be holy in their lives?
5. The weakening of what, either by accepted practice or by law, will weaken society and it government?
6. What character trait is essential for society to operate well?
7. How are God's people to view life?
8. How should God's people view the property of others?
9. The Law of Moses considered a person to be innocent until what?
10. What punishment common in American justice is absent in the Law of Moses?

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Here are the answers to your questions based on biblical principles and teachings:

  1. The basis of the immense worth of every individual lies in the belief that each person is created in the image of God, which grants inherent dignity and value to all human beings.

  2. The Bible emphasizes that God has established civil authorities to maintain order, justice, and righteousness within society. Civil government is meant to promote good and restrain evil.

  3. The prophet Amos called the people of Israel to practice justice and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of caring for the poor and oppressed and living in accordance with God's standards.

  4. From the teachings of Amos, we learn that justice is above ritualistic religion. True worship of God is reflected in just actions and ethical treatment of others.

  5. Israel and Judah fell due to their unfaithfulness to God, idolatry, social injustice, and a rejection of divine law, which led to moral decay and divine judgment.

  6. The concept of the divine right of kings held that the king's authority came directly from God, meaning that the king was answerable only to God and had the right to rule without question from those he governed.

10 (second part). Proverbs often teaches that dynasties are not permanent and that the longevity of a king's reign depends on righteousness and adherence to God's wisdom.

Lesson 3

  1. The basic principles of the Law given to Moses include the importance of loving God, loving one’s neighbor, maintaining justice, and upholding moral and ethical behavior as outlined in the Ten Commandments.

  2. According to the Ten Commandments, the basis for life is the relationship with God and obedience to His commands.

  3. The word "holy" means to be set apart, sacred, or consecrated, signifying purity and dedication to God.

  4. Christians should be holy in their lives as a reflection of God’s nature, demonstrating moral integrity and setting a positive example for others.

  5. The weakening of justice, either by accepted practice or by law, will weaken society and its government, undermining trust and social cohesion.

  6. An essential character trait for society to operate well is integrity, which includes honesty, accountability, and ethical behavior.

  7. God's people are to view life as a gift from God, to be cherished and lived in accordance with His purpose and guidance.

  8. God's people should view the property of others with respect and integrity, honoring ownership and being content with what they have.

  9. The Law of Moses considered a person to be innocent until proven guilty; the burden of proof rested on the accuser, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.

  10. The punishment of torture, which is commonly associated with some justice systems, is absent in the Law of Moses, which emphasized justice and mercy rather than brutality in punishment.