The Blessings of Destruction
If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution (Exodus 22:6). This passage has to do with legal liability. If somebody sets a fire on his own property, and this fire spreads to his neighbor’s property, the man who set the fire is legally responsible. He has to make restitution to his victim. This is a case of accidental damage. How much greater the liability when the damage is deliberate? The Bible makes it clear that … Continue reading →