@Leadfoot,
http://biblehub.com/2_timothy/3-16.htm
Biblical scripture is claimed to be the word of God.
There is nothing wrong with Deuteronomy chapter 17.
When Israel came out of Egypt, they agreed to the laws God gave such as putting disrespectful people who are willing to spit in the face of God to Death.
Such people were more than aware of the law.
This is a foreshadowing of things to come. Whether it be human beings or angelic beings, so that a heavenly society can be established.
Keep in mind the Covenant God made with Israel had the purpose of making them into a holy nation, a pure nation, which is why there are commands such as not wearing clothing of two threads, or planting crops of two different types in The same field even, never mind putting fornicators and idolaters to death.
( it is important to note that such a covenant was only for Israel and not the nations around her, not for us today, so don’t go putting people to death LOL)
The covenant, if obeyed would have made Israel a shining star,( as the heavenly nation will be) an unstoppable force, which it did for a little while but then they fell away. They fell away because that is what mankind does when it comes to obeying the law without a pure heart like Christ had.
Yes, the cold harsh law The old testament has been summed up with love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind. In other words, obeying the law should be easy, should be is key. However because mankind is so sinful we cannot do the simplest of tasks.
Thoughts?