Justice & Righteousness
Pastor Doug McNett
God was forming Israel into a radically different kind of community by teaching them about justice, authority, and leadership. As they prepared to enter the Promised Land, God wasn't simply giving them laws for a functioning society—He was shaping them to reflect His character in every area of life, especially when they held influence over others. Power has a way of revealing what's already inside our hearts, and how God's call to justice, humility, and submission to His authority confronts us today. The implications for our spiritual life are profound: we must continually ask what is shaping us when we're the ones holding influence, whether in our homes, workplaces, friendships, or ministries.