The Old Testament laws, including the law of tithing does not apply to those who follow Jesus.

While Deuteronomy 24 seems like a list of rules to follow, every Israelite understood that the behavior is an outcome of love.

Deuteronomy 23 ends with two behavioral appeals that appear counterintuitive to the business community.

A vertical relationship with God was essential for a horizontal relationship with people.

We often misinterpret the Hebrew words for heart (lēbāb), soul (nephesh), and strength (mēʼōd), through a Greek psychological perspective.

Loving others is not easy. Loving others requires us to be truthful, just as Jesus was truthful in His relationship.