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| MANNY CRISOSTOME AND WIFE SUSAN July 23. 2023 |
The Lord secures justice and the rights of all the oppressed.
He has made known his ways to Moses,
and his deeds to the children of Israel.
PSALM 103 : 6-7
Justice means righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness. First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin jūstitia, equivalent to jūst(us) just1 + -itia -ice. Rights means that which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, moral principles. (Dictionary.com)
“You shall not distort justice, you shall not show partiality; and you shall not accept a bribe, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and distorts the words of the righteous. Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you." (Deuteronomy 16:19-20)
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such concern. (Proverbs 31:8-9) Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
“Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye! (Matthew 7:3,5)
"The mouth speaks from that which fills the heart. The good person brings out of his good treasure good things; and the evil person brings out of his evil treasure evil things. For every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. By your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:34-37)
God said, “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself a long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice, — I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.” (1 Kings 3:11-12)