The priest shall burn all this on the altar as a food offering pleasing to the LORD. All the fat belongs to the LORD.

for the people of Israel. No fat of cattle, sheep, or goats shall be eaten.

Anyone who eats the fat of an animal that may be offered as a food offering to the LORD will no longer be considered one of God's people.

The Danites told him, "You had better not say anything else unless you want these men to get angry and attack you. You and your whole family would die."

Every governor who had been in office before me had been a burden to the people and had demanded forty silver coins a day for food and wine. Even their servants had oppressed the people. But I acted differently, because I honored God.

How terrible it will be for those who lie awake and plan evil! When morning comes, as soon as they have the chance, they do the evil they planned.

When they want fields, they seize them; when they want houses, they take them. No one's family or property is safe.

My people are deceived by prophets who promise peace to those who pay them, but threaten war for those who don't. To these prophets the LORD says,

to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.

Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but be examples to the flock.