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  1. A call to establish justice is a call for individuals to love and embrace justice. Strong foundations for justice lie in the hearts of men and women who cherish the principles of Fairness and Impartiality. This is a personal resolve to live an upright life by the grace of God. Corrupt institutions, organisations, governments, and churches are simply made of corrupt individuals. It is people who are corrupt and not buildings or infrastructure. A call to establish justice is a personal call to love justice. One’s attitude and viewpoint towards the essence of justice is foundational in upholding fairness and integrity. No number of rules, procedures, regulations, and policies can deter a corrupt heart from doing malpractices. God is calling his people to embrace His character of justice. Justice originates from God and reflects His nature of righteousness.

    “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.” - Deuteronomy 32:4

    The absence of justice, (injustice) is very costly. Injustice causes destruction, judgment, and loss of God’s favour. Injustice destroys nations and societies. “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). A nation that practices injustice will bring national ruin (Ezekiel 22:29-31). Injustice causes social division, violence, economic ruin. Corrupt nations or societies will ultimately collapse. Corruption is a deadly poison. Injustice (corruption) bring personal ruin.

    “What sorrow awaits you who build big houses with money gained dishonestly! You believe your wealth will buy security, putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger. But by the murders you committed, you have shamed your name and forfeited your lives. The very stones in the walls cry out against you, and the beams in the ceilings echo the complaint” - Habakkuk 2:9-11(NLT).

    The costliest price for injustice (corruption) is separation from God. God’s call for justice is a call for personal peace, prosperity and the blessings of His presence (Isaiah 32:17).

    “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.” - Isaiah 59:2

    God is warning those who take part in all forms of malpractices to stop and live honest and upright life. God’s justice will prevail on the earth even though corruption seem to have triumphed for a while. God will bring all forms of injustice to judgement. The time has come for all believers to live a just and upright life. The time for clean hands, clean lips, clean thoughts, clean desires and clean walk is now.

    “You trample the poor, stealing their grain through taxes and unfair rent. Therefore, though you build beautiful stone houses, you will never live in them. Though you plant lush vineyards, you will never drink wine from them. For I know the vast number of your sins and the depth of your rebellions. You oppress good people by taking bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts” – Amos 5:11-12 (NLT).

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  2. Today I am continuing my survey of texts that mention justice with a summary, this time from Isaiah. This book provides a deep insight not only into God's justice but also our responsibility as individuals and as a nation/church. I hope you find this summary as interesting and challenging as I have.

    • And afterwards I will give you good judges and wise counselors like those you used to have. Then your city shall again be called “The City of Justice” and “The Faithful Town.” Isa 1:26
    • I have given you the story of God’s people. They are the vineyard that I spoke about. Israel and Judah are his pleasant acreage! He expected them to yield a crop of justice, but found bloodshed instead. He expected righteousness, but the cries of deep oppression met his ears. Isa 5:7
    • They take bribes to pervert justice, letting the wicked go free and putting innocent men in jail. Isa 5:23
    • His ever-expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule with perfect fairness and justice from the throne of his father David. He will bring true justice and peace to all the nations of the world. This is going to happen because the Lord of heaven’s armies has dedicated himself to do it! Isa 9:7
    • so that there is no justice for the poor, the widows, and orphans. Yes, it is true that they even rob the widows and fatherless children. Isa 10:2
    • He will give a longing for justice to your judges and great courage to your soldiers who are battling to the last before your gates Isa 28:6
    • I will take the line and plummet of justice to check the foundation wall you built; it looks so fine, but it is so weak a storm of hail will knock it down! The enemy will come like a flood and sweep it away, and you will be drowned. Isa 28:17
    • Then justice will rule through all the land, and out of justice, peace. Quietness and confidence will reign forever more. Isa 32:16,17
    • The Lord is very great and lives in heaven. He will make Jerusalem the home of justice and goodness and righteousness. Isa 33:5
    • See my servant, whom I uphold; my Chosen One in whom I delight. I have put my Spirit upon him; he will reveal justice to the nations of the world. Isa 42:1
    • He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the dimly burning flame. He will encourage the fainthearted, those tempted to despair. He will see full justice given to all who have been wronged. Isa 42:3
    • He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to fight against me now? Where are my enemies? Let them appear! Isa 50:8My mercy and justice are coming soon; your salvation is on the way. I will rule the nations; they shall wait for me and long for me to come. Isa 51:5
    • For the moth shall destroy them like garments; the worm shall eat them like wool; but my justice and mercy shall last forever, and my salvation from generation to generation. Isa 51:8
    • But in that coming day, no weapon turned against you shall succeed, and you will have justice against every courtroom lie. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. This is the blessing I have given you, says the Lord. Isa 54:17
    • Our courts oppose the righteous man; fairness is unknown. Truth falls dead in the streets, and justice is outlawed. Isa 59:14
    • He saw no one was helping you and wondered that no one intervened. Therefore he himself stepped in to save you through his mighty power and justice. Isa 59:16
    • For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrong. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them. Isa 61:8
    • The Lord will show the nations of the world his justice; all will praise him. His righteousness shall be like a budding tree, or like a garden in early spring, full of young plants springing up everywhere. Isa 61:11
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