Deuteronomy 11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; 27 A blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day: 28 And a curse, if you will not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which you have not known.
And it is for this reason, why, even though the laws of the Bible do not in any way endorse alternative lifestyles, yet those who choose to live contrary to the scriptural teachings are afforded the shelters in the constitution so that the maxim “live and let live” rings true in such situations. Now, before we proceed we must be aware that the God originated form of theocracy we read of in the Bible is quite different to the man made theocracies which exist in the world today.
God’s theocracy, as it was offered to the Hebrews, engaged the freedom of choice, unlike some of the nations today, which enforce religious dogmas upon the people, even if the dogmas are against the will of people, or may violate a person’s conscience. For instance, when the Hebrews, as a nation, were about to be incorporated under God’s theocracy, they were made an offer by God, and then persons could use their freedom of choice to submit or resist if they did not agree with the founding principles.
The word “If” engages their freedom of choice as a nation, so that they are free to reject God’s offer, if they choose not to. This is quite different to nations on our planet where a manmade form of theocracy bears sway. In the Taliban’s version of theocracy, “If” is nonexistent, for persons under their jurisdiction are given no choice in matters of conscience.
Exodus 19:5 Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine. 6 And you shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
May The Lord add His blessing to trhe study of His word. God bless!