What does Exodus 22:31 mean?

Exodus 22:31 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Exodus 22:31 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

29Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.

30Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me.

31And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

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