Opinion vs. Truth. I want truth. JUSTICE - Part 2

Opinion vs. Truth. I want truth.

JUSTICE

Just - not doing wrong to any; righteous; honest; true; upright

Justice - conformity to the principles of righteousness (doing what is right) and moral integrity in all things; strict performance of moral obligations; practical conformity to human or divine law; integrity in the dealings of men with each other


You shall appoint for yourself judges and officers in all your towns which the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous. Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:18 - 20

Application...God's commands to his people given through Moses:
1. The government must judge people fairly.
2. Do not pervert (to turn away from what is right; to turn from truth; corrupt) justice.
3. Do not show partiality (inclination to favor one party) during judgment.
4. Do not accept bribes because bribes corrupt justice.
5. Pursue justice and nothing less (see above for definition).

God obviously loves justice and is calling us to love justice.

To be continued...

Disclaimer: My goal is to interpret what God has to say about justice. I cannot do that without the Holy Spirit so I am solely relying on Him for guidance. You are free to agree or disagree with anything written here. If you think I'm way off on something, feel free to let me know...nicely, please.