“Thus Saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.” Isa 56:1
Be thankful the Lord is not a respecter person, and the opportunity of blessings (vs 2), inheritance (vs 5) and joy (vs 7) is free to anyone who holds to the Lord’s judgment and justice. These matters of equity God calls us to by way of his word. John the Baptist made a similar declaration announcing the coming of the Messiah: ‘Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’ (Mat 3:2). The Lord is going to judge according to his righteousness and bring forth the revelation of our life according to it. As fair as it is, we don’t get to compare our list of righteousness to his, according to (Jn 7:24) judgment can only be done by a right judge. Pro 21:3 “To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Judgment and justice are the moral obligation of one’s faith, doing what is holy, just and good according to his word; both in piety towards God and justice to man. These matters are more important to God than ceremonial sacrifice. Furthermore, let no religious act be done without faith and in hypocrisy… to cover and countenance immoral actions. Instead let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like a never-ending stream (Amos 5:24).
Judgment and justice comes not by a worldly jury, but by a righteous judge.
HSAY… Todd
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