See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil... I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life.
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Do not give back to his master a servant who has gone in flight from his master and come to you: let him go on living among you in whatever place is most pleasing to him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of granting asylum and freedom to those fleeing oppression.
Moses advocates for the protection of individuals seeking refuge from their oppressive circumstances. By suggesting that a runaway servant should not be returned to their master, he highlights the moral obligation to support those in need of freedom and the right to choose a life that brings them peace.
Themes
FreedomAsylumOppressionRefugeMorality
In practice
Example use cases
A humanitarian speech addressing the importance of welcoming refugees.
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