--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A just law is a man-made code that…" description: "\"A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a00/martin-luther-106_character_a-just-law-is-a-man-made-code-that-squar_3010468.jpg" --- # A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral… ![“A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To put it in the terms of Saint Thomas Aquinas, an unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal and natural law.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a00/martin-luther-106_character_a-just-law-is-a-man-made-code-that-squar_3010468.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a00/martin-luther-106_character_a-just-law-is-a-man-made-code-that-squar_3010468.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a00/martin-luther-106_character_a-just-law-is-a-man-made-code-that-squar_3010468.jpg) > “A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To put it in the terms of Saint Thomas Aquinas, an unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal and natural law.” [Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-luther/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A just law aligns with divine moral order; an unjust law conflicts with it, reflecting natural law theory. **In simple terms:** Just laws follow moral law; unjust laws do not. Key Takeaway Check laws against moral principles. Themes justice morality law ethics theology Mood reflective serious Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - legislation - court rulings - civil disobedience - policy making - human rights advocacy Key Concepts natural law divine law human law Questions to Reflect On - What law in your society conflicts with moral values? - How can individuals respond to unjust laws? 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