The highest reason is that which acts in favor of religion.

Explanation

Where competing interpretations of law exist, the one that best accords with divine principle and the moral law is to be preferred.

Where this applies

• Two interpretations of a law are equally valid, but one aligns with moral principles.
• A court must choose between a secular and a morally grounded reading of a statute.

See also

• 1.1.2 Natural law has its foundation in the will of God.
• 1.5.8 The precepts of the law are these: to live honorably, to harm no one, to render to every one his due.