One Sword, Two Edges

Proverbs 20:10 (KJV) Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

The basic point here is a demand for honesty in buying and selling.  I think the Hebrew is literally “a stone and a stone” meaning two sets of weights.  There is also a principle involved that spoke to me today.

We are looking here at one of the principles behind the rule of law.  The rule of law has two basic points.  First, you agree ahead of time what the rules are.  Second, you apply them the same to everyone.  It is a bedrock of our legal system.  Too often it is ignored.

So?  We need to apply the rule of law, or one set of measuring stones, to all areas of our life.  Yes, we are special in the eyes of God but that is not license to cheat.  It is expectation to live to a higher standard.