In a trial for murder the accused was not to be condemned on the testimony of one witness, even though circumstantial evidence might be strong against him. The Lord's direction was, “Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.” Numbers 35:30 . It was Christ who gave to Moses these directions for Israel; and when personally with His disciples on earth, as He taught them how to treat the erring, the Great Teacher repeated the lesson that one man's testimony is not to acquit or condemn. One man's views and opinions are not to settle disputed questions. In all these matters two or more are to be associated, and together they are to bear the responsibility, “that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” Matthew 18:16 . PP 516.1 If the one tried for murder were proved guilty, no atonement or ransom could rescue him. “Whoso sheddeth man's blood, b…
"One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established."
EGW directly quotes and references Deuteronomy 19:15 in the context of discussing legal proceedings and the importance of multiple witnesses.
"Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die."
Ellen White directly references Numbers 35:30 in this passage.
"But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 18:16 in this passage.
"Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man."
Ellen White directly references Genesis 9:6 in this passage.
"But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die."
Ellen White directly references Exodus 21:14 in this passage.
"The cities of refuge appointed for God's ancient people were a symbol of the refuge provided in Christ. The same merciful Saviour who appointed those temporal cities of refuge has by the shedding of His own blood provided for the transgressors of God's law a sure retreat, into which they may flee for safety from the second death. No power can take out of His hands the souls that go to Him for pardon. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us;” that “we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us.” Romans 8:1, 34 ; Hebrews 6:18 . PP 516.3"
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
EGW directly quotes Romans 8:1 in the context of discussing refuge in Christ and freedom from condemnation.
"Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us."
EGW directly quotes Romans 8:34 in the context of discussing refuge in Christ and freedom from condemnation.
"That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:"
EGW directly quotes Hebrews 6:18 in the context of discussing refuge in Christ and strong consolation.