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Deuteronomy 24:5 · KJV

"When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;
4Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.
5When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.
6No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
7If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize your relationships over other commitments?

2

What does it mean to you to support your partner?

3

When have you felt the need to balance work and family?

Life Application

family

Make a conscious effort to spend quality time with your spouse. Consider setting aside distractions to strengthen your relationship.

work

Reflect on how you can create boundaries between work and home life to nurture your family relationships.

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