America Is Not Israel The Law of God and Public Policy We need to think carefully about God’s Law for America. “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your ...
A Law for All Nations The Law of God and Public Policy The wisdom of God’s Law can benefit all nations. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. ...
A Law for All Time The Law of God and Public Policy God never intended His Law for Israel only. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. Keep ...
Colonial Law The Law of God and Public Policy Should the Law of God inform American public policy? “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. Keep them and ...
Justice and Only Justice The Law of God and Public Policy: Maintaining a Just Society (7) Justice must be the supreme concern of individuals and communities alike. “Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 16:20 In this ...
Sentencing The Law of God and Public Policy: Maintaining a Just Society (6) Local justice was administered swiftly and appropriately. “If there is a dispute between men and they come into court and the judges decide between them, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty, then if the man deserves to be beaten, ...
Appeals The Law of God and Public Policy: Marriage and Sex (5) Appeals were granted when judgments could not be rendered locally. “If a case arises requiring decision between one kind of homicide and another, one kind of legal right and another, or one kind of assault and another, any case within ...
Judgment The Law of God and Public Policy: Maintaining a Just Society (4) Cases of law were heard by the judges and elders of each community. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you…” Deuteronomy 16:18 The local judges were also called “elders” (cf. ...
Representation The Law of God and Public Policy: Maintaining a Just Society (3) Citizens were expected to be able to represent themselves in matters of justice. “And the father of the young woman shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man to marry, and he hates her, and behold, ...
Evidence The Law of God and Public Policy: Maintaining a Just Society (2) No one is to be found guilty of injustice without proper evidence. “A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or wrong in connection with any offense that has been committed.” Deuteronomy 19:15 When a case of ...