July 24 - Justice and Righteousness

 

“Let justice roll on like a river,

righteousness like a never-failing stream!”

(Amos 5:24 NIV)

 

Human life flourishes where there is justice and righteousness as plant life thrives near a water source. Matthew Henry recommends, “Let justice be duly administered, let not the current of it be stopped by favoritism and bribery - let it be pure as running waters, not muddied with corruption.” Oh, that our land would be free from pride and selfish greed. I lift it up to my heavenly Father in prayer. I hope you will, too!