Luke 18:20

First Nations Version

You know the sacred instructions from tribal law: Do not be unfaithful in marriage, do not take the life of another, or take anything that is not yours. Do not lie about others, and always give honor and respect to your parents.”

Cross References

Romans 13:9

There are many instructions in the law, such as, “Do not be unfaithful in marriage,” “Do not kill a fellow human being,” “Do not take what is not yours,” and “Do not long for what belongs to another.” All of these, and any other instructions there might be, all come together in this one saying, “Love your fellow human beings in the same way you love yourself.”

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first instruction in our tribal law that carries a promise with it—

Colossians 3:20

Children, follow the wise guidance of your parents in all you do, for this will make Creator’s heart glad.

Romans 3:20

So then, it should be clear to all that no one can be in good standing in the eyes of the Great Spirit by doing what our tribal law says. What is clear is that the law shows us how bad our hearts have become and how broken our lives truly are.

Luke 18:19

“Why do you call me good?” he asked the man. “Only the Great Spirit is good.

Luke 18:21

“Wisdomkeeper,” the man answered, “from my youth I have followed all of these instructions.”