Monday, August 5, 2013

Shofetim (Deut. 16:18-21:9)

Justice is Blind


            This week’s parasha, Shofetim, covers judges, worshipping other gods, the idea of a king in the Promised Land, how Levites were to be provided for, and war time. Hashem wanted unbiased magistrates and officials, telling them “Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may thrive and occupy the land that the L-rd your G-d is giving you.” (Deut. 16:20)  We too, must heed that command. They say “justice is blind” and I believe that is because we should look with our hearts and not just our eyes.

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