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Anonymous ID: fb03d5 June 19, 2025, 2:27 p.m. No.23205654   🗄️.is 🔗kun

The Donkey's Decalogue: Ten Admonitions for the Care of the Burden-Bearer

 

I. Thou shalt not burden thy donkey beyond its strength, for its frame is finite, and its spirit can be broken by ceaseless toil.

 

II. Thou shalt not deny thy donkey water when it thirsts, nor fodder when it hungers, for its sustenance is a just reward for its labor.

 

III. Thou shalt not beat thy donkey in anger or in folly, for it perceives pain and fear, and violence doth not hasten understanding.

 

IV. Thou shalt not abandon thy donkey in sickness or old age, for its years of service bind it to thy care until its natural end.

 

V. Thou shalt not leave thy donkey exposed to the scorching sun nor the biting cold, for it seeketh shelter and its comfort is thy responsibility.

 

VI. Thou shalt not ignore the lameness of thy donkey, nor its wounds, but seek healing and rest for its affliction.

 

VII. Thou shalt not muzzle thy donkey when it labors in the field, for its diligence earns it the right to partake of the fruits of its toil.

 

VIII. Thou shalt not despise the humble wisdom of thy donkey, nor its instinct, for sometimes it seeth what thy eyes, though human, are blind to.

 

IX. Thou shalt not yoke thy donkey with an ox, for their strengths are unequal, and their burdens must be measured according to their nature.

 

X. Thou shalt not forget the dignity of thy donkey, for it carried prophets and kings, and bears the quiet grace of a creature fashioned by the Most High for faithful service. >>23205619

Anonymous ID: fb03d5 June 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m. No.23205667   🗄️.is 🔗kun

The Donkey's Decalogue: Ten Admonitions for the Care of the Burden-Bearer (with Citations)

 

I. Thou shalt not burden thy donkey beyond its strength, for its frame is finite, and its spirit can be broken by ceaseless toil.

  • (Principle: Compassion and prudent stewardship, inferred from Exodus 23:12; Proverbs 12:10)

 

II. Thou shalt not deny thy donkey water when it thirsts, nor fodder when it hungers, for its sustenance is a just reward for its labor.

  • (Deuteronomy 25:4): "You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain." (Principle extended to all working animals for food and drink)

 

III. Thou shalt not beat thy donkey in anger or in folly, for it perceives pain and fear, and violence doth not hasten understanding.

  • (Numbers 22:27-30): The narrative of Balaam beating his donkey, followed by the donkey speaking and the angel's rebuke, strongly condemns such violence.

 

IV. Thou shalt not abandon thy donkey in sickness or old age, for its years of service bind it to thy care until its natural end.

  • (Principle: Righteousness cares for animals, Proverbs 12:10): "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." (Implies continued care, not abandonment).

 

V. Thou shalt not leave thy donkey exposed to the scorching sun nor the biting cold, for it seeketh shelter and its comfort is thy responsibility.

  • (General Principle: Compassion and responsible animal husbandry, inferred from Exodus 23:12 - ensuring rest and well-being implies protection from elements).

 

VI. Thou shalt not ignore the lameness of thy donkey, nor its wounds, but seek healing and rest for its affliction.

  • (Deuteronomy 22:4): "You shall not see your brother’s donkey or his ox fallen down by the way and ignore them. You shall help him to lift them up again." (Principle extended to one's own injured animal).

 

VII. Thou shalt not muzzle thy donkey when it labors in the field, for its diligence earns it the right to partake of the fruits of its toil.

  • (Deuteronomy 25:4): "You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain." (This command is generally understood to apply to all working animals, including donkeys, ensuring they can eat while working).

 

VIII. Thou shalt not despise the humble wisdom of thy donkey, nor its instinct, for sometimes it seeth what thy eyes, though human, are blind to.

  • (Numbers 22:23-31): The core of the Balaam story, where the donkey sees the angel of the Lord before Balaam does, demonstrating a form of perception or obedience that surpasses its master's.

 

IX. Thou shalt not yoke thy donkey with an ox, for their strengths are unequal, and their burdens must be measured according to their nature.

  • (Deuteronomy 22:10): "You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together." (This specific command highlights the importance of matching strength and temperament in labor for the well-being of the animals).

 

X. Thou shalt not forget the dignity of thy donkey, for it carried prophets and kings, and bears the quiet grace of a creature fashioned by the Most High for faithful service.

  • (Matthew 21:2-7 / Zechariah 9:9): Refers to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy. This gives the donkey a unique, revered place in biblical narrative.

Anonymous ID: fb03d5 June 19, 2025, 2:34 p.m. No.23205678   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5813

The Salted Commandments: Witty Admonitions for a Flavorful Life

 

I. Thou shalt not, like a damp cellar, permit thy savor to vanish, lest thou be cast out as useless and trodden underfoot.

  • (Matthew 5:13)

 

II. Thou shalt not dissolve the solemn bonds thou hast made, for a covenant of salt endures beyond fleeting whims.

  • (Numbers 18:19)

 

III. Thou shalt not let thy words be bland and unseasoned, for speech, like food, benefits from a touch of wisdom.

  • (Colossians 4:6)

 

IV. Thou shalt not neglect the bitter waters of thy spirit or surroundings, for the purifier's touch awaits them.

  • (2 Kings 2:21-22)

 

V. Thou shalt not forget the power of preservation, lest corruption spread where once soundness reigned.

  • (Leviticus 2:13)

 

VI. Thou shalt not scorn the fellowship found in shared sustenance, for even a grain of salt seals loyalty.

  • (Ezra 4:14)