EXOD304 (Continued from [[EXOD289]] Exodus 18:13 magistrates OXFORD 481). Judaism embraces the use of judges, not jurors, to decide criminal cases, and so the quality of justice depends on the quality of the judges. The Torah already requires that they have high moral character and wisdom. [this verse, Deuteronomy 1:13-14]. Maimonides summarizes the later rabbinic tradition in asserting that judges must have seven fundamental qualities: wisdom, humility, fear of God,  distain of money, love of truth, love of people, and a good reputation. They must also, as he explains, have practical life and family experiences. They must be aware of the "absurdities" of idolatry and magic so as not to fall victim to them. They must be people of stature so that their judgments are excepted. And they must judge in a manner likely to lead to a just verdict. The judge must show patience, intelligence, humility, and respect for persons when sitting in court. The judge must always hear both parties to the case, and must not discriminate for or against any of the parties. The judge must deliberate with care but not delay in pronouncing his verdict. He must assume the responsibility to render an individual opinion and not rely on the opinion of even more prominent judges. M.T. Sanhedrin (Laws of Courts) 2:1-7 (By Laurie L. Levenson, "Judaism and CriminalJustice"