Posts with the tag: crime

Does the Bible Support “Innocent Until Proven Guilty”?

The revolutionary idea of “innocent until proven guilty” can be observed in God’s Law for Israel in regards to six “cities of refuge” being established for this very cause (Deuteronomy 19, Numbers 35:6-34 & Joshua 20). To explain, these cities served as sanctuaries for those guilty of involuntary manslaughter — an unintentional killing of another […]

What Is the “AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY”?

All people born into this world since Adam & Eve were born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:17), which explains why David said “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). The “age of accountability” addresses the age that God begins holding people accountable to their sin. […]

“If Someone Takes Your Cloak, Do Not Stop Him From Taking Your Tunic”

  What did Christ mean by this instruction: “If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”  Luke 6:29-30 Years ago there was a woman at my (then) place of employment who […]

What Does “GO THE EXTRA MILE” Mean?

Christ instructed believers: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Matthew 5:41 What did the Lord mean by this? At that time, the Holy Land was under Roman control and Roman soldiers, who walked everywhere, were permitted by law to enlist non-citizens to carry their packs or equipment, but […]

Handling Personal Offenses vs. Handling Criminal Acts

There’s a huge difference between dealing with personal offenses as opposed to dealing with severe criminal acts. The former is a matter of peace between people in the Church, as well as society (relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), whereas the latter is a matter of acquiring justice and protecting the populace from wicked thugs.