Much like in the book of Leviticus, more and more laws--the vast majority not being practiced today, not since the days Jesus came to the world--are spoken and repeated by Moses.
In chapter 14, verse 22, Moses mentions for the people to set aside a tithe--a tenth--of all they produce each year. And not just any tenth. The choice pieces, the first fruits of labor. He also talks about cancelling debts every seven years (I wish this one was practiced nowdays, huh?)
Near the beginning of chapter 17, Moses talks about rumors and how they should be handled. No one is supposed to take one person's word for any wrongdoing. At least two people should bear witness, and in the case of a major crime--which, in this case, was the worship of an idol, not the Lord--those two are to be the first to cast the stones to put the person to death.
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