Man's desire for justice
a. in personal injustices and disputes
“Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood about Moses from the morning until the evening.” . . . Moses’ father-in-law said to him, ‘. . . The task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.’”
“So Moses listened to his father-in-law . . .. Moses chose able men out of all Israel and made them heads over all the people, leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. They judged the people at all times; the difficult dispute they would bring to Moses, but every minor dispute they themselves would judge” (Exod 18:13, 17-18, 24-26).
Paul challenges the Corinthian Christians about going to law courts and seeking unbelievers to resolve their disputes (1 Cor 6:1-8). The Holy Spirit is faithful to reveal the truth that restores righteousness and peace in Christ’s body.
b. in the maintenance of law and order in nations and communities
In his proverbs, Solomon recognizes and declares the sacredness, importance, and blessing of righteous judgment and justice.
“A divine decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not err in judgment” (Prov 16:10)
“The king gives stability to the land by justice” (Prov 29:4).
When justice and enforcement is lacking, those who have it within their power to take advantage of others are unrestrained.
“A king who sits on the throne of justice
Disperses all evil with his eyes” (Prov 20:8).
“The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But is terror to the workers of iniquity” (Prov 21:15).
(Spotlight 6, Lesson 10 in Doctrine 101: Learning about God)