Zechariah 8:16 · KJV

"These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not:

¹⁵So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

¹⁶These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

¹⁷And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.

¹⁸And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,

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Reflection Questions

How do you practice truthfulness in your relationships?

What does it mean for you to seek justice?

When have you had to stand up for truth?

Life Application

relationships

Make a commitment to speak truthfully and act justly in your interactions with others.

community

Encourage others to uphold values of truth and justice, fostering a supportive environment.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse emphasizes the importance of speaking truth and justice, which aligns with Jesus' teachings on honesty and righteousness.

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