Proverbs study in justice.

“The righteous are those willing to disadvantage themselves in order to advantage the community.”

Here’s some more scripture to process. Proverbs has many studies in justice. As you read these passages continue to contemplate and define for yourself who the righteous among God’s people are and identify the implications for today’s global reality.

Proverbs 3:27-28
27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow” – when you now have it with you.
Proverbs 11:10
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Proverbs 14:31
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 19:17
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.
Proverbs 24:11
Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to avoid responsibility by saying you didn’t know about it.
Proverbs 28:5
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Proverbs 31:9
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.