The Israelis' rule keeping is still a problem. They separate from the non-Jewish people living all around them, promising not to intermarry. (Nehemiah 10:30) This action is seen as part of their commitment to follow carefully all the commands, regulations, and decrees given by the Lord through Moses. (Nehemiah 10:29) They ignore the command to expel non-Jewish people living in the land of promise (Exodus 23:31 and others), and thereby they demonstrate commitment to follow carefully part of the commands, regulations, and decrees.
I am tempted to criticize the Israelis' choice of particular parts of the Law of Moses they plan to uphold and other parts they allow to lapse. But another thought comes to mind, namely, that their choice may represent a step of growth in the direction from rule keeping religiosity to relationship with God.
Which, if any, of the rules I try to obey should be allowed to lapse in favor of greater intimacy with God?
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