--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And so, seeking justice -- bringing right…" description: "\"“And so, seeking justice -- bringing right order and exerting life-giving power to protect the vulnerable - does not begin at the threshold of abuse. S..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/037/bethany-h-hoang-223022_justice_and-so-seeking-justice-bringing-right-or_2622690.jpg" --- # And so, seeking justice -- bringing right order and… ![“And so, seeking justice -- bringing right order and exerting life-giving power to protect the vulnerable - does not begin at the threshold of abuse. Seeking justice begins with seek God: our God who longs to bring justice; our God who longs to use us, every one of his children, to bring justice…” quote by Bethany H. 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Justice begins with seeking God, who empowers people to act justly and protect the vulnerable. **In simple terms:** Justice starts by seeking God’s help. Key Takeaway Seek divine guidance for justice. Themes justice faith service protection vulnerability Mood belief theory Type Justice:1 Seeking:1 Seek God:1 Seeking Justice:1 Justice Bringing:0 Begins Seek:0 When to use this quote - Reliance on divine aid may limit human agency. Key Concepts theology ethical action Questions to Reflect On - hopeful - serious A Different Perspective How does faith motivate justice?;What if one lacks belief? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Justice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/justice/) ## Related quotes > [A criminal trial is never about seeking justice for the victim. 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