On Thu, 29 Oct 2009, Dehler, Bernie wrote:
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> FYI:
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> If 'ethics' has to do with figuring out how to respond to someone wronging us, then here is clear evidence of ethical behavior change from OT vs. NT. One example:
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> OT:
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> Exodus 21:23-25 (New International Version)
> 23 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.
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> NT:
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> Matthew 5:38-42 (New International Version)
> An Eye for an Eye
> 38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[a] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
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> Is it evident that God changed his mind? Either that or one (or both) don't really speak for God as they claim.
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Jesus apparently saw a distinction between the Law and ethics. See Matthew
19:8. Furthermore, if Jesus changed anything by his teaching, that would
not qualify as a gradual change, i.e. evolution.
Gordon Brown (ASA member)
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