No Perversion of Justice Allowed

God's Urgent Call
Calling of Prophets

Moses and the Burning Bush

2 Chronicles 19:4-7 The Message

4 Jehoshaphat kept his residence in Jerusalem but made a regular round of visits among the people, from Beersheba in the south to Mount Ephraim in the north, urging them to return to God, the God of their ancestors.
5-7 And he was diligent in appointing judges in the land—each of the fortress cities had its judge. He charged the judges: “This is serious work; do it carefully. You are not merely judging between men and women; these are God’s judgments that you are passing on. Live in the fear of God—be most careful, for God hates dishonesty, partiality, and bribery.”

For Reflection

"Jumpin' Jehoshaphat! Is that what is expected of me?"

"Yep.  You are as responsible for your judgments as were the Judges!"

"Must I live in fear of God's retribution?"

"Nope. God is merciful.  But you should strive to be obedient to the law and the love of God. Otherwise you will live in a hell of your own making."

Pray

Pray so that you may live in obedience to God's precepts.  Pray so that you may live a life that honors God.  Pray so that you will judge and not act judgmentally.  Pray so that you will be able to practice distributive, non-retributive justice.