Family Talk 6/17/2020
Do Justice
Scripture Readings:
Psalm 96:10-13 ESV
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; 12 let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy 13before the Lord, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Micah 6:8 ESV
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Additional Readings:
Romans 13:1-7
Digging Questions:
- What does it mean to “do justice” (Micah 6:8)
- Who is the ultimate judge over all creation?
- How does God do justice according to the text?
- What has God put in place to execute justice (Romans 13)?
Reflection Questions:
- How would you define Justice?
- Why does justice matter?
- What does “doing justice” looks like?
- What are some steps you can take to better “do justice?”
Challenge for the week
Work to practice fairness and justice in your families and your interactions with others.
