Deu 19:11-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 11-13 : The cities of refuge were not meant to protect murderers who killed on purpose. If someone planned and carried out a murder, even if he ran to a city of refuge, he would be taken out and punished by the avenger of blood. This shows that justice should not protect guilty people. In history, some churches gave sanctuary even to murderers, but this was not God’s way. The law only allowed refuge for accidental killings. Spiritually, this means that Jesus Christ gives safety to those who turn from their sins, not to those who continue to sin on purpose (Hebrews 10:26 ). If someone keeps on sinning deliberately, they cannot expect God’s protection or forgiveness.

‏ Deuteronomy 19:11-13

v. 11-13: The cities of refuge were not meant to protect murderers who killed on purpose. If someone planned and carried out a murder, even if he ran to a city of refuge, he would be taken out and punished by the avenger of blood. This shows that justice should not protect guilty people. In history, some churches gave sanctuary even to murderers, but this was not God’s way. The law only allowed refuge for accidental killings. Spiritually, this means that Jesus Christ gives safety to those who turn from their sins, not to those who continue to sin on purpose (Hebrews 10:26 ^a). If someone keeps on sinning deliberately, they cannot expect God’s protection or forgiveness.

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