Thur.’s Devo - Daughters Sold into Slavery

Read Ex. 21:7-11 If a man sells his daughter, Hebrew girls might be redeemed for a reasonable sum. But in the event of her parents or friends being unable to pay the redemption money, her owner was not at liberty to sell her elsewhere. Should she have been betrothed to him or his son, and either change their minds, a maintenance must be provided for her suitable to her condition as his intended wife, or her freedom instantly granted. When a person is sold to slavery, they are sold to the slavery of sin. When they are set free they are redeemed by the power of God because they have chosen to have faith in God. Although I admit I don’t understand this completely, I think it is comforting to know that even the devil is confined to God’s laws. Even in our lost conditions, God is looking after us. This daughter didn’t have a choice which is the way it is in families that don’t follow God. They sell their children into slavery by teaching them ungodly wisdom. Verse 8 says that if she doesn’t choose to follow the way of death then God will redeem her and she can’t be sold deeper into sin. If she is married to the son, again against her will, and he finds someone else, he is obligated to provide the first wife food, clothing, and sex. If he doesn’t, then she is free to leave. I’d say this is a strong case for those looking for an out for divorce. The thing you have to remember is that she didn’t have a choice to marry this man. So, I think it is saying that if a person is born into sin, married into sin God has provided her a way out. Lord, help those who have never been taught the way of freedom and give them the heart to seek truth and life.