Personal Blind Spots
2 Samuel 12:1–6 (ESV) – 1 And the LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said to him, “There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man … Continue reading Personal Blind Spots
Tag: Justice
The Attributes of God: Justice
Deuteronomy 32:4 (ESV)4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. The Lord always does what is right. He is the Judge of all … Continue reading The Attributes of God: Justice
Justice
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can contact him by sending a message to bobjc88 @ gmail.com. You can also find him at his new blog at www.roberlain.blogspot.com . Psalm 10:1–18 (ESV)1 Why, O LORD, do … Continue reading Justice
An Eye for an Eye
Reading the Word Matthew 5:38–42 (ESV) — 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. … Continue reading An Eye for an Eye
The Great Shepherd
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading The Great Shepherd
Remember
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 137:1–9 (ESV)1 By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion.2 On the willows there … Continue reading Remember
From Dust to Dust
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 3:16–22 (ESV)16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.17 I said in my heart, God will judge … Continue reading From Dust to Dust
Defend Their Rights
Reading the Word Proverbs 31:8–9 (ESV)8 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Understanding and Applying the Word This passage … Continue reading Defend Their Rights
The Poor and Injustice
Reading the Word Proverbs 13:23 (ESV)23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Understanding and Applying the Word What causes people to be poor? Well, there are many reasons we … Continue reading The Poor and Injustice
The Lord Reigns!
Reading the Word Psalm 97:1–5 (ESV) 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. Understanding and Applying the Word The Lord reigns! This is the proclamation of Psalm 97. Notice that it does not say that … Continue reading The Lord Reigns!
