Exo 31:14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 31:14-15: 31:14-15 It is absolutely important to learn that we can find life in God only by coming to him in his way. This is underlined by the death sentence for disobedience (see also Num 15:32-36 ). This is not to say that followers of God must always punish those who commit these offenses in this way; but here at the outset, it was vital to make this truth clear (see Acts 5:1-11 ). If the spiritual truth of this lesson has not been learned, mere ritual obedience will be of no value (see Col 2:16-19 ).

a31:14-15►

bNum 15:32-36►

cActs 5:1-11►

dCol 2:16-19►

‏ Exodus 31:14

Summary for Exod 31:14-15: 31:14-15 ^a It is absolutely important to learn that we can find life in God only by coming to him in his way. This is underlined by the death sentence for disobedience (see also Num 15:32-36 ^b). This is not to say that followers of God must always punish those who commit these offenses in this way; but here at the outset, it was vital to make this truth clear (see Acts 5:1-11 ^c). If the spiritual truth of this lesson has not been learned, mere ritual obedience will be of no value (see Col 2:16-19 ^d).