1. Don't pervert justice (1-9)

Often we are influenced by the world around us and become very selfish. Some people deliberately pervert justice because of a grudge or because they despise the poor, the weak, or the alien. Others are simply too busy and too selfish to lend a hand to someone in need. God's word reminds us that we are responsible for making our society just and fair for all people. We are responsible for helping the weak, for righting wrongs as we see them, for seeing that weaker people get a fair chance. We must remember God's grace in delivering us from the lonesomeness of alien life in an unfriendly world, and making us his own children.

2. A time to rest and celebrate (10-19)

The land needs rest; the poor need an opportunity; God's people need to come to God for refreshment of body and soul. God's people need training in thanksgiving. So God ordained 3 annual festivals--three times to come before the Lord, remember his grace and show practical and joyful thankfulness.

Application: Lord, help me not to be selfish. Help me to take time to thank and enjoy you.
One Word: Don't follow the crowd; enjoy God