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1 Corinthians 16.15, 16; 1 Thessalonians 5.12, 13; Hebrews 13.17
This provision is not exactly a form of appeal, but it’s easy enough to see how such a practice could derive from what we see here.
Higher courts existed to help those at local levels decide cases too hard for them. It’s interesting to note that the ultimate court in Israel was both sacred and secular: it was comprised of both a judge and a priest (or priests).
Decisions of these “higher courts” were final; all were expected to carry out their judgments in a fair and efficient manner. We cannot help but note the deterrent effect of such speedy justice. The people would see the judgments of courts carried out quickly and thoroughly, and they would fear to find themselves at odds with the Law of God.
T. M. Moore
The Law of God is the soil which, fertilized by the rest of God’s Word and watered by His Spirit, brings forth the fruit of Christian life. If you’d like to understand this process better, and how to make best use of the Law in your walk with and work for the Lord, order the book, The Ground for Christian Ethics, from our online store.
Except as indicated, Scripture taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.