1 - 17 Pilgrimage Festivals
Several festivals are described to remind the Isrealites of events that happened to their people. The passover, festivals of the booths, weeks, and unleavened bread are prescribed.
18 - 21 Administration of Justice
The Isrealites should appoint judges and officials to make decisions for the people. You must not distort justice; you must not show partiality; and you must not accept bribes. . . (19) Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may live and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Also, no trees as sacred poles or stone pillars (when used as idols, I guess).
Question of the Day: What should people look for when they choose the judges and officials? (see 18 - 20)
3 comments:
Judges and officials must be fair and impartial. There's probably not very many people who fit meet these criteria. This makes me think about supervisors at work. I can probably count on one hand how many are impartial, although most don't intend it that way.
Fireboy - when you say work, are you talking about the 151? :)
JP - At least the judges have a pretty clear scripture to help them do their job.
Probably not so much the 151. I think the Army part keeps it pretty fair. I was thinking about other jobs I have had.
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