Although many Western nations call themselves “Christian” and retain
religious symbols within their judicial systems—such as swearing on the
Bible—they flagrantly violate the principles contained in the divine covenant.
������ Violation of the Third Commandment: “You shall not take
the name of YHVH in vain”
In courts of law, it is customary to require witnesses to swear “by God”
or “on the Bible.” Though intended to invoke solemnity, this practice gravely
misuses God’s name, especially when: - It is used ritually, without reverence.
- People are compelled to invoke God without fear or faith. - God’s name
becomes associated with false or manipulated testimonies.
Jesus clearly taught: “Do not swear at
all… Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’.” (Matthew 5:34–37).
Using God’s name as a judicial formula without substance is profanation.
⚖️ Violation of the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not bear
false witness”
Modern legal systems often rely on the testimony of a single person
without solid evidence. In some cases, false witnesses have led to the unjust
condemnation of the innocent.
In contrast, God’s Law requires: - That
every matter be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses (Deut.
19:15). - That a false witness receive the punishment intended for the accused
(Deut. 19:16–21).
By failing to ensure the truth of
testimonies, modern courts expose the innocent to grave injustice and turn
courtrooms into arenas of systematic transgression of divine law.
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A System that Ignores God’s Justice
While
religious symbols and oaths are retained, modern justice systems are founded
upon human statutes that fail to reflect the character or righteousness of God.
They pursue punishment over restoration, often influenced by financial or
political motives rather than spiritual truth.
������ Ezekiel 18: Restorative Justice or Retroactive
Persecution?
Ezekiel chapter 18 presents one of the most profound explanations of
divine justice. God declares that He judges individuals based on their present
conduct—not on past sins if they have truly repented.
“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall
not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son…” (Ezek. 18:20)
“But if a wicked person turns from all his
sins… he shall surely live; he shall not die.” (Ezek. 18:21)
“None of the transgressions he has committed
shall be remembered against him…” (Ezek. 18:22)
“Do I take any pleasure in the death of the
wicked? … Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?” (Ezek. 18:23)
“Because he considers and turns away from
all the transgressions he has committed, he shall surely live; he shall not
die.” (Ezek. 18:27)
God teaches that genuine repentance and just conduct are sufficient for
a person to be forgiven and not judged by their past. Verses 5–13 further
emphasize that divine justice includes moral, economic, and social
behavior—returning collateral, feeding the poor, avoiding usury, and judging
fairly. Each person is judged individually, not by the guilt of family members.
“Are my ways not just? Is it not your ways
that are unjust?” (Ezek. 18:29)
“Repent, and turn from all your
transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin.” (Ezek. 18:30)
“Get yourselves a new heart and a new
spirit… Turn and live!” (Ezek. 18:31–32)
Yet modern legal systems violate these principles by: - Reviving old
accusations without clear or verifiable evidence. - Condemning people through
“guilt by association” without proving personal involvement. - Turning justice
into a tool of political or media-driven vengeance.
This becomes a new form of “witch hunt.”
Rather than seeking redemption and restoration, society aims for public
scandal, destruction, and merciless condemnation.
������ Conclusion
Invoking God’s name in courts and accepting unverifiable testimony are
twin transgressions of the divine covenant. Far from honoring God, these
practices desecrate His name and reflect how far the “Christian” world has
drifted from the model of justice revealed at Sinai.
This is a call to restore justice founded on truth, reverence, repentance, and restitution—aligned with God’s heart and not with the world’s corrupt systems.
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