Q&A: A Judge Has Only What His Eyes Can See
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A Judge Has Only What His Eyes Can See
Question
Have a good week, Rabbi. I’d be happy if you could explain the meaning of the statement, “A judge has only what his eyes can see,” in the context of how ordinary people (not judges) should conduct themselves under conditions of uncertainty.
Answer
The intention is that they should use the best judgment they can and not let the fear that they may be mistaken cripple them. Only ministering angels don’t make mistakes.
Discussion on Answer
I don’t know anything about them. For some reason they always make a point of hiding every time I turn to them. It was just an expression, of course.
What is the Rabbi’s actual view about ministering angels? What do you know about them?
(Or was that just use of an expression?)