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Gary interviews J.D. Rucker with Patriot.tv and TheLibertyDaily.com.
If you want to get young people excited and motivated, teach them the whole purpose of God. Present the history of law in the world and how it has impacted the civilized world. Such things are a major part of our lives. If pastors don’t preach and teach on these topics, the people are going to go elsewhere for the information, much of which will be unreliable.
Joseph was put in prison because of the unsubstantiated testimony of one woman and what looked like a reliable piece of physical evidence—Joseph’s garment that was left behind as he escaped (Gen. 39:12). She lied, and her political “privilege” gave her the upper hand. Biblical justice demands at least two witnesses.
• On the evidence of two witnesses or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death; he shall not be put to death on the evidence of one witness (Deut. 17:6)
• A single witness shall not rise up against a man on account of any iniquity or any sin which he has committed; on the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed (Deut. 19:15).
• But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED (Matt. 18:16).
• This is the third time I am coming to you. EVERY FACT IS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES (2 Cor. 13:1).
• Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses (1 Tim. 5:19).
• Even in your law it has been written that the testimony of two men is true (Heb. 10:28; also John 8:17).
Without eye-witness testimony, a confession, evaluation of evidence (Matt. 26:59; Acts 6:13)—physical or otherwise (Joshua 7:20 21)—reliability of testimonies (Mark 14:55–56), there is little a court of law can do. Parading supporters before a committee as “character references” or the use of raucous and threatening protests are not legitimate factors in adjudicating a case in terms of biblical norms.
So then, the Bible has much to say about these issues; it’s long past time that we teach them from the pulpit so God’s people will truly be salt and light.
Restoring the Foundation of Civilization
There are many Christians who will not participate in civilization-building efforts that include economics, journalism, politics, education, and science because they believe (or have been taught to believe) these areas of thought are outside the realm of what constitutes a Christian worldview. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Buy NowGary interviews J.D. Rucker with Patriot.tv and TheLibertyDaily.com. J.D. is politically and culturally informed, but more importantly, he is a Christian that understands the worldview antagonism behind the cultural trends of the day. Through his various websites, J.D. wants to help others stay informed and get connected to others doing the same, in every area of life.