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Tag Archives: justice
Good Reason for Boasting
Jeremiah 9:24 (ESV) Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord. Boast … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boasting, Jeremiah 9:24, justice, love, righteousness
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The Right Justice
Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the Lord detests them both. In God’s eyes, there’s no “lesser of two evils.” If it’s not right, it’s not justice.
Justice and Mercy
“God in his infinite mercy has devised a way by which justice can be satisfied, and yet mercy can be triumphant. Jesus Christ, the only begotten of the Father, took upon himself the form of man, and offered unto Divine … Continue reading
The Opposite of Justice
Justice and mercy are not opposites. Favoritism is the opposite of justice. Favoritism pretends there was no harm. And that’s wrong. James 2:9 (AMP) But if you show partiality [prejudice, favoritism], you are committing sin and are convicted … Continue reading
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Tagged favoritism, James 2:9, justice, mercy
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Impartial Justice
Leviticus 19:15 (ESV) You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. I’ve got my call for jury duty. I may … Continue reading
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Tagged impartial, justice, Leviticus 19:15
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Love Justice
I got a card in the mail — it’s my turn for jury duty. This set me thinking . . . about justice. Isaiah 61:8 (ESV) For I the Lord love justice. Our holy God loves justice. Our all-knowing, … Continue reading
Coming Justice and Righteousness
In the end, we’ll account for our justice and righteousness (or lack thereof). Jesus is the final Judge. He has the perfect credentials.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Acts 17:31, justice, righteousness
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Blessed Justice and Righteousness
God calls us to act justly and live righteously. Where do you fall on the justice and righteousness scale? As for me, I fall a bit short. OK, maybe a lot short. I’m a just and righteous work-in-progress.
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged justice, Psalm 106:3, righteousness
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God of Justice and Righteousness
The words “justice” and “righteousness” often appear in the same Bible verse. They go together. Our God is perfectly just and perfectly righteous. And it looks like love.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged justice, Psalm 33:5, righteousness
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