"This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’" -Zechariah 7:9-10 (NIV)
Discussions of justice in education or society may focus on laws and socially accepted behaviors, but some experts focus on people's capabilities when defining justice. How can society help people use their skills or talents? In other words, how can society focus on removing barriers in order to allow people to use their capabilities to live lives that contribute to the well-being of themselves and others?
The first step in knowing and practicing justice is knowing God, His love, and His justice. We also must show mercy and compassion. We need to focus on the talents and capabilities that people have. We need to let others know that they can become members of God's family. Instead of plotting evil, we need to remove the barriers that keep people from getting closer to God and to His saving grace.
Know God, know justice, and show others that God wants them to be part of His family!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me and for being a just God. Help me to show Your love and mercy to others. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
The first step in knowing and practicing justice is knowing God, His love, and His justice. We also must show mercy and compassion. We need to focus on the talents and capabilities that people have. We need to let others know that they can become members of God's family. Instead of plotting evil, we need to remove the barriers that keep people from getting closer to God and to His saving grace.
Know God, know justice, and show others that God wants them to be part of His family!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me and for being a just God. Help me to show Your love and mercy to others. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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