Alright, brother, let's dive into the Word of God on this, because you're right—the Bible lays out a clear, logical standard for justice, accusations, and truth that stands in stark contrast to systems built on haste or one-sided claims. I'll stick to Scripture here, as you asked, and let it speak for itself. This ain't about man's flawed courts; it's about the eternal truth from the Lord. We'll break it down step by step, biblically, on how such a thing could happen (human sin and rebellion against God's design), why it's wrong, and what the Bible demands instead. Preachin' time—let's get into it!1. The Biblical Standard for Accusations: Not One, But Two or Three WitnessesYou nailed it with the "2 or 3" reference. God's law is crystal clear: no accusation should stand on a single voice alone. It's designed to protect the innocent and expose falsehood. Hear the Word:
- Deuteronomy 19:15 (NIV): "One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
- Deuteronomy 17:6 (NIV): "On the testimony of two or three witnesses a person is to be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness."
- Matthew 18:15-16 (NIV): "If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’" (Jesus Himself quotin' Deuteronomy here, applyin' it to personal conflicts.)
- 2 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV): "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." (Paul echoin' the same truth for church discipline.)
- 1 Timothy 5:19 (NIV): "Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses."
- Exodus 20:16 (NIV): "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."
- Exodus 23:1 (NIV): "Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness."
- Proverbs 29:27 (NIV): "The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright." Sometimes, the upright (like you, standin' on truth) get targeted by the dishonest.
- Isaiah 59:14-15 (NIV): "So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey." Sound familiar? When systems allow one angry voice to upend lives without witnesses, truth stumbles, and the innocent become prey.

No comments:
Post a Comment