Exodus 22:9
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9 “Suppose there is a dispute between two people who both claim to own a particular ox, donkey, sheep, article of clothing, or any lost property. Both parties must come before God, and the person whom God declares[a] guilty must pay double compensation to the other.
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- 22:9 Or before the judges, and the person whom the judges declare.
Deuteronomy 25:1
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25 “Suppose two people take a dispute to court, and the judges declare that one is right and the other is wrong.
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Numbers 5:6-7
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6 “Give the following instructions to the people of Israel: If any of the people—men or women—betray the Lord by doing wrong to another person, they are guilty. 7 They must confess their sin and make full restitution for what they have done, adding an additional 20 percent and returning it to the person who was wronged.
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Exodus 23:6-8
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6 “In a lawsuit, you must not deny justice to the poor.
7 “Be sure never to charge anyone falsely with evil. Never sentence an innocent or blameless person to death, for I never declare a guilty person to be innocent.
8 “Take no bribes, for a bribe makes you ignore something that you clearly see. A bribe makes even a righteous person twist the truth.
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Exodus 22:4
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4 If someone steals an ox or a donkey or a sheep and it is found in the thief’s possession, then the thief must pay double the value of the stolen animal.
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Luke 17:3-4
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3 So watch yourselves!
“If another believer[a] sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”
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- 17:3 Greek If your brother.
Matthew 18:35
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35 “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters[a] from your heart.”
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- 18:35 Greek your brother.
1 Kings 8:31
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31 “If someone wrongs another person and is required to take an oath of innocence in front of your altar in this Temple,
Matthew 18:15
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Correcting Another Believer
15 “If another believer[a] sins against you,[b] go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
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Matthew 6:14-15
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14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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2 Chronicles 19:10
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10 Whenever a case comes to you from fellow citizens in an outlying town, whether a murder case or some other violation of God’s laws, commands, decrees, or regulations, you must warn them not to sin against the Lord, so that he will not be angry with you and them. Do this and you will not be guilty.
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Deuteronomy 16:18-19
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Justice for the People
18 “Appoint judges and officials for yourselves from each of your tribes in all the towns the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly. 19 You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.
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Exodus 22:28
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28 “You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.
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Exodus 22:7-8
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7 “Suppose someone leaves money or goods with a neighbor for safekeeping, and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house. If the thief is caught, the compensation is double the value of what was stolen. 8 But if the thief is not caught, the neighbor must appear before God,[a] who will determine if he stole the property.
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- 22:8 Or before the judges.
Exodus 18:21-22
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21 But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten. 22 They should always be available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.
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