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Deuteronomy 22:26
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But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:
About Deuteronomy 22:26
Deuteronomy 22:26 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Sexual Abuse. Found in the law of Deuteronomy, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 22:26
Meditate on Deuteronomy 22:26 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Sexual Abuse applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.