Observation: As Moses walks through the laws about judgment, this is the guidance about witnesses. One is not enough ever. Regardless of the seriousness of the accusation, and regardless of the later discussion about the honesty of any witness, Moses is clear that 'never' is anyone to be convicted if only one witness gives testimony.
Application: I still get angry about the circumstances of my prior job. It is in passages like this that the Lord reminds me of how wrong it was ... understanding that the actions were clearly contradictory to God's wise laws, and comforting to know that he will judge others for this one day. However, I still get angry about the situation far too often.
I truly need to surrender my anger to the Lord. It does me no good, except to remind me how shallow and petty I am, and thus how much I need the Holy Spirit to soften my heart in order to love others well. Today again, God reminds me that what happened was far outside of his instruction and wisdom for mankind. This means I should leave it behind, just as I would leave behind anything that is not good, pure, holy, honorable, true, or loving.
Prayer: Lord, today I ask for your Holy Spirit to help me put the past even further in my past, and aid me in purging it from my thoughts. May I live only for your kingdom, your will, and your purposes. Amen.
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