Uphold Justice for All People

Prophets Faithfull to God's Covenant Courageous Prophets of Change Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)    Isiah: Offering Hope for the Future Exodus 23:1-9 The Message 23 1-3 “Don’t pass on malicious gossip. “Don’t link up with a wicked person and give corrupt testimony. Don’t go along with the crowd in doing evil, and don’t mess up your testimony in a case to please the crowd. And just because someone is poor, don’t show favoritism in a dispute. 4-5 “If you find your enemy’s ox or donkey loose, take it back to him. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, don’t walk off and leave it. Help it up. 6 “When there is a dispute concerning your poor, don’t tamper with the justice due them. 7 “Stay clear of false accusations. Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people. I don’t let the wicked off the hook. 8 “Don’t take bribes. Bribes blind perfectly good eyes and twist the speech of good people. 9 “Don’t take advantage of a stranger. You know what it’s like to be a stranger; you were strangers in Egypt. For Reflection The promise of our faith is justice for all.  That promise has not changed from the beginning of time.  Lying, false witness and favoritism are not new injustices.  Neither are inhospitable behaviors or ignoring the poor and marginalized, bribery, or taking unfair advantage of others.  God does not admire lipservice on the issue of justice. Justice is not a ceremonial rite. Justice is a way of life. Justice is the protection against cruelty.  Pray Pray and contemplate your attitudes, values, and beliefs that guide your preference just action. Forward to a friend