Deuteronomy 16:20 · KJV
"That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee."
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 16:20 mean? →Passage Context
18Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.
19Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
20That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
21Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
22Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the LORD thy God hateth.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to follow what is just?
2
How do you seek justice in your life?
3
When have you experienced the consequences of injustice?
Life Application
ethics
Make a commitment to uphold justice in your decisions and actions.
community
Engage with your community to promote fairness and equity.
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