As Israel settled into the promise land, God reminds Joshua to establish six cities of refuge. “…’Designate the cities of refuge,….that the manslayer who kills any person unintentionally, without premeditation, may flee there, and they shall become your refuge from the avenger of blood.” (1b) God is concerned for overreaction knowing that, at times of great loss, emotions often rule over reason. The elders would hear the case of the manslayer and then provide refuge from the avenger of blood until the case is presented to the congregation. We do well to withhold judgment until all the facts are known. Emotional attachment to a position greatly clouds our perceptions and distorts our perceptions. “Passion Prevents Proper Perception Promoting Promiscuous Pursuits.”