14 Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people. He asked, “What is all this you are doing for the people? Why are you the only one to solve disagreements? All the people are standing around you from morning until night!”
15 Then Moses said to his father-in-law, “It is because the people come to me for God’s help in solving their disagreements.
16 When people have a disagreement, they come to me. I decide who is right. And I tell them God’s laws and teachings.”
17 Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “You are not doing this right.
18 You and the people who come to you will get too tired. This is too much work for you. You can’t do it by yourself.
19 Now listen to me. I will give you some advice. I want God to be with you. You must talk to God for the people. You must tell him about their disagreements.
20 You should tell them the laws and teachings. Tell them the right way to live and what they should do.