Monday, February 27, 2012

Rules for selection of a king, and of his conduct; laws regarding judges of the law; and instructions for witnesses are pulled from parts of Exodus, Deuteronomy and Leviticus.  I noticed the phrase often quoted: " . . . an eye for an eye. . . ." It is actually a punishment designated NOT for a perpetrator, but for a false witness.  A false witness is to be punished with whatever they intended for the person against whom they are falsely testifying.  I think in today's world of "relative truth" it is especially relevant to note the importance of accurate and honest recounting of information.