Are we are under the commands of the first 5 books

[good samaritan]

I know some have made the point that we are still required to follow the law under the New Covenant. I occasionally come across some very difficult-to-comprehend laws to follow as a New Covenant believer. Just wanted to start of this thread with one.

Exodus 21:20-21
20......And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.
21......Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.

NLT
If a man beats his male or female slave with a club and the slave dies as a result, the owner must be punished. But if the slave recovers within a day or two, then the owner shall not be punished, since the slave is his property.

I am glad the New Covenant requires more out of us.