Exodus 18:20

20 and you shall teach them the statutes and the decisions, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.

Exodus 18:20 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 18:20

And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws
Both with respect to things civil and religious, which he should receive from God:

and shalt show them the way wherein they must walk;
the path of faith and duty, the way of truth, holiness, and righteousness:

and the work that they must do;
both with respect to God, and one another, the various duties and exercises of religion, everything relating to their moral, religious, and civil conduct.

Exodus 18:20 In-Context

18 You and the people with you will wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you; you are not able to perform it alone.

19 Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God, and bring their cases to God;

20 and you shall teach them the statutes and the decisions, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.

21 Moreover choose able men from all the people, such as fear God, men who are trustworthy and who hate a bribe; and place such men over the people as rulers of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

22 And let them judge the people at all times; every great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves; so it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.