Justice

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Definition of, Justice, as defined in the institutes of Justinian, nearly two thousand years ago, and as it is felt and under stood by all who understand human relations and human rights is: ““Constans et perpetua voluntas, jus suum cuique tribuere”’—a constant and perpetual will to render to every one that which is his own. J. Q. Adams.

— J. Q. Adams

The point

True justice is a constant will to render to each person what is rightfully theirs.

Scripture

Micah 6:8Proverbs 21:3

Tone

Convicting · Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 58 words

Subjects

Justice Righteousness

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