Leviticus 19:35
You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 19:35?

2. How does Leviticus 19:35 emphasize fairness in business practices today?

3. What are the consequences of ignoring God's command in Leviticus 19:35?

4. How does Leviticus 19:35 connect with Proverbs 11:1 on honest scales?

5. In what ways can we ensure fairness in our daily transactions?

6. How can Leviticus 19:35 guide Christian businesses in maintaining integrity?

7. What does Leviticus 19:35 teach about honesty in business practices?

8. How does Leviticus 19:35 relate to modern ethical standards?

9. Why was fairness in measurements emphasized in Leviticus 19:35?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 19?

11. Since Amos condemns unjust business practices in Amos 8:4–5, what extra-biblical records confirm or contradict the prevalence of such practices in ancient Israel?

12. How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues?

13. Proverbs 11:1 states that the Lord detests dishonest scales—how can this moral stance be proven scientifically or historically?

14. What lessons does the Mosaic Law teach us?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the command in Leviticus 19:35 reflect God's character and His desire for His people?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of honest measures in our modern-day business practices?

3. How do the additional scriptures reinforce the importance of integrity and fairness in our dealings with others?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are living out the principle of honesty in our daily lives?

5. How does living with integrity in business and personal dealings serve as a witness to those around us?1. Why is holiness highlighted as a fundamental quality for the Israelites?

2. How do these laws reflect God's concern for social justice and equality?

3. Why does God specify certain restrictions on agricultural practices and clothing?

4. What lessons can we learn from the guidelines on how to treat the poor and the foreigner?

5. How does the command to respect parents and elders shape societal values and behaviors?

6. How do these laws discourage dishonesty and promote integrity?

7. What might the instructions about peace offerings and eating practices tell us about attitudes towards food and sacrifice in this period?

8. Why does God call for respect for the deaf and blind and how can we apply this principle today?

9. What can modern societies learn from these biblical prohibitions against slander and bearing grudges?

10. How can we interpret the phrase "love your neighbor as yourself" in the current societal context?

11. How do the laws about foreign residents resonate with contemporary debates about immigration and integration?

12. How does the prohibition of certain pagan practices reflect the cultural and religious context of the Israelites?

13. How might the laws about honest measurements apply to modern business practices?

14. How does God’s command to not defile one’s daughter by making her a prostitute reflect on the value of women during this time?

15. What is the significance of God's self-identification as the one who brought the Israelites out of Egypt?

16. How do the laws about planting fruit trees and leaving fruit untouched for a certain period resonate with today's ideas about sustainable farming?

17. What might the laws about crossbreeding livestock and sowing two kinds of seed in the same field suggest about the Israelites' understanding of natural order?

18. How does the command to "fear your God" tie into the overall theme of holiness in this passage?

19. How does this chapter contribute to our understanding of the ethical dimensions of the Old Testament laws?

20. How can the holistic model of community life presented in this chapter inform our approach to social responsibility and ethics in today's world?

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