“You Shall Not Commit Adultery” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18)

Bible Commentary

The workplace is one of the most common settings for adultery, not necessarily because adultery occurs in the workplace...

“Honor Your Father and Your Mother” (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16)

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The fifth commandment says that we must respect the most basic authority among human beings, that of parents for...

Jacob’s Transformation and Reconciliation with Esau (Genesis 32-33)

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After increasing tension with his father-in-law and a business separation in which both men acted less than admirably,...

Abraham’s Dispute with Abimelech (Genesis 20:1-16; 21:22-34)

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When Abraham and Sarah entered the country of King Abimelech, Abimelech inadvertently violated the rules of hospitality,...

The First Murder (Genesis 4:1-25)

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Genesis 4 details the first murder when Cain kills his brother Abel in a fit of angry jealousy. Both brothers bring the...

People Fall into Sin in Work (Genesis 3:1-24)

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Adam's and Eve’s decisions stretch all the way to the modern workplace.

God’s Work of Redemption for Israel (Exodus 5:1-6:28)

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In the book of Exodus, God is the essential worker. The nature and intent of that divine work set the agenda for...

Trust and Cooperation Require Truthtelling

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Truthtelling builds trust and civil cooperation among human beings. Trust is critical for a prosperous society, and...