Lev 19:16 | KingComments | STEP | An honest judgment, without regard to the person, is acting according to the example of God. Jehoshaphat acts according to this rule when he appoints judges. He says: “Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe” ( ). James warns of making this distinction and speaks of “evil motives” ( ). We will not destroy our neighbor’s life, which happens when we make life impossible for him by slandering him. He who goes around as a slanderer is causing death and destruction among God’s people. In Ezekiel 22, slander and murder are also connected ( ). Whoever seeks the good for his brother or sister is doing his utmost to let the other enjoy life in its richest form in the midst of the company of God’s children. The Lord Jesus is the life.

‏ Leviticus 19:16

Fair Judgment

An honest judgment, without regard to the person, is acting according to the example of God. Jehoshaphat acts according to this rule when he appoints judges. He says: “Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe” (2Chr 19:7). James warns of making this distinction and speaks of “evil motives” (Jam 2:1-4).

We will not destroy our neighbor’s life, which happens when we make life impossible for him by slandering him. He who goes around as a slanderer is causing death and destruction among God’s people. In Ezekiel 22, slander and murder are also connected (Eze 22:9a). Whoever seeks the good for his brother or sister is doing his utmost to let the other enjoy life in its richest form in the midst of the company of God’s children. The Lord Jesus is the life.