“For many of us, justice is something that is static, idealistic, and codified. In contrast, mishpat is dynamic, realistic, and creative.” — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“Doing justice” meant not only “not doing wrong,” but also actively doing right and restoring what is broken.” — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“As I started to learn more about biblical justice and righteousness, my picture changed from an angry, faraway, law-obsessed king to a loving Creator… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“These righteous people were not boring—they were exciting, dynamic leaders characterized by their wholehearted loyalty to God and willingness to take huge steps of… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“Righteous people fulfill God’s commands and work for the wholeness and justice of their community.” — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“People took ownership of the shalom and wholeness of their community; and, if something was wrong, they worked to right it, even if it… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“The biblical story is the full display of God’s love for justice and righteousness.” — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“I thought that righteous people were the types that liked rules for the sake of rules. But really, righteous people love things like people,… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“Doing “justice and righteousness” means loving the things that lead to life and actively righting the wrongs that keep people from experiencing life as… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“The list of what righteousness does is a list of things that most people would want: it delivers from death (see Proverbs 11:4); gives… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“Biblical righteousness has much more to do with social morality and justice and is foundational to relationship. It is demonstrated through positive, constructive action,… — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
“Delight is God’s why behind the justice, righteousness, and steadfast love He practices. It’s not out of frustration or obligation, but delight.” — Jessica Nicholas Copy Share Image
