NO DOUBLE DEAL, BE JUST

Bible Reading: LEVITICUS 19:35-37

“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt.”

The text under consideration dwell on the instructions God gave the Israelites as regards perverting justice. These laws are put in place as deterrents and warnings to would-be offenders that justice will be meted out without fear or favour. Partiality is evil. It causes disaffection and friction in families, communities and nations.

Unfortunately, in the church, which ought to be “the pillar and ground of the truth”, there have been many reported cases of prejudice due to tribal affiliation, social standing, wealth, education and so on. God hates injustice because He is a just and holy God. He deals fairly with everyone and gives all equal opportunities and chances.

God’s expectation from His children is no less. Uprightness of character, sincerity of purpose must be the hallmark of all true children of God. This is the life that glorifies God and attracts sinners to the Kingdom. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace”. There must not be any form of unfair dealings among the children of God either in business transactions, relationships or fellowship. Believers must be just, honest, fair and true to everyone. By so doing, we will be worthy to appear before the righteous and impartial God to give account of all that we have done.

Don’t double deal; be just.

PRAYER POINTS

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heavy heart, burdened by my own mistakes and shortcomings. I acknowledge the ways in which I have fallen short and hurt others, including myself.

Lord, I seek Your forgiveness and healing. Help me to release the weight of guilt and shame that I carry. Grant me the strength to learn from my mistakes and to grow into a better person in Jesus name .

May Your boundless love and grace wash over me, renewing my spirit and granting me the peace that comes from knowing I am forgiven.

In Jesus’ name, I pray…..