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So in Deuteronomy 17:15 we might be surprised to learn that if after conquering and settling the land of Israel the Israelites desire to set a flesh-and-blood ruler over themselves like the nations that surround them, they have the divine permission to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are parameters: the ruler (assumed to be male) must be an Israelite, may not have too many horses, too many wives, too much gold or silver. He must keep a copy of the Torah with him, to read from and to remain humble, because after all, all of that ruling can go to one\u2019s head!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we are to make the parallel between the (earthly) ruler and the (heavenly) Ruler, perhaps these instructions can give us some insight into God\u2019s own way of thinking about how it feels to be the Ultimate Sovereign. Perhaps God is sharing with us that being looked up to can be frightening, so much so that you want to jump on your horse and get as far away as possible. Letting the day-in and day-out adoration of the people intoxicate you can lead you astray, and can make you forget your ultimate goals. To remain humble, God says, you must keep your fundamental values by your side at all times\u2014 not just in your head and not just in one place, but they must be with you, physically, and you must be reminded of them every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s chapter encourages us to ask ourselves: What are the teachings that I carry and that carry me, keeping me from straying left and right and helping me to remain humble?<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=370600\">crown (Denmark) 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