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If they obey my rules and my laws, they will continue to live safely. I am the Lord.

Tell them this:

A person must not have sex with anyone who belongs to his own family. I am the Lord.

Do not have sex with your mother. That would cause your father to be ashamed.

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Keep my decrees and laws,(A) for the person who obeys them will live by them.(B) I am the Lord.

“‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the Lord.

“‘Do not dishonor your father(C) by having sexual relations with your mother.(D) She is your mother; do not have relations with her.

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