申命記 22
1「你若看見弟兄的牛或羊失迷了路，不可佯為不見，總要把牠牽回來交給你的弟兄。 2你弟兄若離你遠，或是你不認識他，就要牽到你家去，留在你那裏，等你弟兄來尋找就還給他。 3你的弟兄無論失落甚麼，或是驢，或是衣服，你若遇見，都要這樣行，不可佯為不見。 4你若看見弟兄的牛或驢跌倒在路上，不可佯為不見，總要幫助他拉起來。
5「婦女不可穿戴男子所穿戴的，男子也不可穿婦女的衣服，因為這樣行都是耶和華－你神所憎惡的。
6「你若路上遇見鳥窩，或在樹上或在地上，裏頭有雛或有蛋，母鳥伏在雛上或在蛋上，你不可連母帶雛一併取去。 7總要放母，只可取雛；這樣你就可以享福，日子得以長久。
8「你若建造房屋，要在房上的四圍安欄杆，免得有人從房上掉下來，流血的罪就歸於你家。
9「不可把兩樣種子種在你的葡萄園裏，免得你撒種所結的和葡萄園的果子都要充公。 10不可並用牛、驢耕地。 11不可穿羊毛、細麻兩樣攙雜料做的衣服。
12「你要在所披的外衣上四圍做繸子。」
各位平安，我們今天讀的是申命記裡面關於社會責任的接續。在這一段裡面我們看到一些的小規範，其實與其說他是律法，不如說是道德勸說，因為你會注意到在裡面其實沒什麼懲罰，而是說你應該怎麼樣做。所以這一段的比較像是一個道德性的勸告。
首先就是提到，如果你知道有人丟了牲畜或是其他的東西，撿到或發現的人要盡可能還回去。不要這樣就佔為己有，變成你自己的。盡可能的去把原本別人弄丟的東西物歸原主。這是社會上的一個好的治安的表現。這件事情我們大家都可以做得到。這邊強調要人不可裝作沒看到。社會上的許多惡之所以興旺起來，是因為大多數人的漠視。當每個人都自掃門前雪，只顧自己，對於社會責任和照顧別人都不負起責任的時候，社會的風氣就會漸漸變得自私，漸漸變得敗壞。就如耶穌講的好撒瑪亞雅人的故事，你當愛你的鄰舍，為你的鄰舍的好處思考。
第五節說到了，是其實男女之間的服飾不要混淆， 神造我們的時候是有男有女， 今天我們生為男人或生為女人，就按照各自的服飾去穿著像我們應該的樣子，這是符合上帝心意的。這一段可能是針對當時的風俗所說，要以色列人不要隨從當地的風俗習慣。當然對今天的基督徒也有同樣的含義，當然我們可以一定程度按照社會的流行挑選我們的穿著，但是我們也要有足夠的警醒，不要為了跟從流行而忽略了保持我們該注意的，聖潔的裝飾和穿著。彼得前書3:3 (你們不要以外面的辮頭髮，戴金飾，穿美衣為妝飾，只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾；這在神面前是極寶貴的) 又或是提摩太前書2:9-10所說的：又願女人廉恥、自守，以正派衣裳為妝飾，不以編髮、黃金、珍珠，和貴價的衣裳為妝飾；只要有善行，這才與自稱是敬神的女人相宜。
第六節其實是一個關於永續性的原則，就是無論是在我們耕田的時候或者是做農作物的時候不要把所有的作物都全部拿走，不要一次性的把可以生產的東西完完全全的拿光。這樣子我們就變成殺雞取卵，就沒有未來。這裡所說的就是你可以取一部分，讓生命延續。古話說得好，留得青山在不怕沒柴燒這句話，也是很重要的。無論是什麼樣子我們從自然中取的時候都不要一次取光了，全部拿走了，要留一些讓他能夠再生能夠有長長久久的未來，長久享福。
第八節提到的是一個安全性的問題，在當時的以色列的房屋是平頂的，所以很多人會在屋頂上做休息或乘涼，那他要求這裡要求就是說你的房屋作為要裝一些圍欄，以免有人在上面時造成危險，這是一個公共安全性的事情。你要為別人的安全考量，所以盡可能地在建設房屋或建設公共設施的時候確保公眾的安全性。
9-12的部分沒有太多的解釋。首先是關於種子不要混淆的規矩，葡萄是以色列的重要作物，葡萄園種了其他的作物就會造成葡萄園的不聖潔，所以產出的東西會被充公。
第十節說不要讓兩種不同的動物同負一軛，因為身形不同，力氣也不同，軛很難設計也不好用。還有一個重要的部分就是，驢對於以色列人來說是不潔淨的動物，所以不應該和牛，潔淨的動物，同負一軛。很熟悉對嗎？保羅也在哥林多後書六章14-18說到 “你們和不信的原不相配，不要同負一軛”。
第十一節說兩種材料不能夠同織為一件衣服。羊毛和細麻不能混在一起，這一段沒有確切的解釋，但我們在啟示錄19章8節有讀到，細麻是聖徒的義。可能說的是這兩種衣料在當時不適合一起使用做衣服。
最後就是做衣服的時候要做繸子，代表這是以色列人的服裝，和別國的人是不一樣的。
這四段不同的規範，講的是同一件概念，上帝分別的，不可與世界混雜在一起。就如同基督徒的做事方式不能和世界一樣。要有分別為聖的意思。基督徒身在世界但不屬世界。與世界相處但是不用世界的方式生活。
第二十二章前半段的道德勸告很重要。接下來後半段關於婚姻和性道德的規範很嚴肅，具有很重要的保護性質。接下來的勸告關乎到社會穩定，我們明天的內容會好好聊一聊這個主題。感謝各位的聆聽！
Deuteronomy 22:1-12
1If you see your fellow Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it but be sure to take it back to its owner. 2If they do not live near you or if you do not know who owns it, take it home with you and keep it until they come looking for it. Then give it back. 3Do the same if you find their donkey or cloak or anything else they have lost. Do not ignore it.
4If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help the owner get it to its feet.
5A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this.
6If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young. 7You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.
8When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.
9Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will be defiled.
10Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.
11Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.
12Make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.
Greetings everyone,
Today, we're delving into the continuation of social responsibilities as outlined in Deuteronomy. In this passage, we encounter various small regulations. Instead of viewing them purely as laws, it's more apt to consider them as moral exhortations. This is evident as there's little emphasis on punishment; rather, the focus is on guiding behavior. Thus, this passage resembles more of a moral counsel.
Firstly, it emphasizes the importance of returning lost livestock or items to their rightful owners if found. It's about not making someone else's loss your gain but rather ensuring that lost items are returned to their rightful owners. This practice contributes positively to societal order, something we all can uphold.
The fifth verse addresses the distinction between male and female attire. When God created us, He did so with a clear distinction between genders. Thus, it's in accordance with God's will that we dress in a manner that reflects our gender identity.
The sixth verse underscores a principle of sustainability. Whether tilling the land or cultivating crops, it advises against exhaustive exploitation of resources. Taking only what's necessary for immediate use ensures the continuity of life, preventing future depletion. This aligns with the adage, "Leave some green on the mountain; it won't run out of firewood." It emphasizes the importance of preserving resources for sustained prosperity.
The eighth verse addresses a safety concern. In ancient Israel, houses often had flat roofs where people would rest or seek respite from the heat. It suggests installing protective barriers on rooftops to prevent accidents. This underscores the importance of considering the safety of others, especially in the construction of homes and public facilities.
Verses 9-12 offer more regulations, such as not mixing seeds in a field, not yoking different animals together, and not weaving garments from two different materials. While the explanations aren't explicit, they convey the concept of separation and sanctification—avoiding mixing the sacred with the secular, akin to the way Christians are called to live distinctively in the world.
The latter part of chapter 22 contains serious regulations concerning marriage and sexual ethics, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding moral purity.
Overall, these regulations serve as moral guidance, urging a separation from worldly practices and a commitment to holy living—a reminder for Christians to engage with the world while adhering to a higher standard of conduct.