Quotes about Responsibility
But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft.
— Exodus 22:3
If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.
— Exodus 22:4
If a man grazes his livestock in a field or vineyard and allows them to stray so that they graze in someone else’s field, he must make restitution from the best of his own field or vineyard.
— Exodus 22:5
If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain, or the whole field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution.
— Exodus 22:6
If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double.
— Exodus 22:7
If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching,
— Exodus 22:10
But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.
— Exodus 22:12
If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.
— Exodus 22:14
If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife.
— Exodus 22:16
Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death.
— Exodus 22:19
If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset,
— Exodus 22:26
You are to be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field; you are to throw it to the dogs.
— Exodus 22:31