The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
The Political Dynamics of Justice Reform in The U.S.
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<strong>The</strong>n the men went as a group to K<strong>in</strong>g Darius and said to him, “Remember,<br />
Your Majesty, that accord<strong>in</strong>g to the law <strong>of</strong> the Medes and Persians no decree<br />
or edict that the k<strong>in</strong>g issues can be changed.”<br />
Psalm 12:8<br />
8 who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.<br />
Proverbs 28:15<br />
15 Like a roar<strong>in</strong>g lion or a charg<strong>in</strong>g bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.<br />
2 Samuel 15:2-6<br />
2 He would get up early and stand by the side <strong>of</strong> the road lead<strong>in</strong>g to the city gate.<br />
Whenever anyone came with a compla<strong>in</strong>t to be placed before the k<strong>in</strong>g for a decision,<br />
Absalom would call out to him, “What town are you from?” He would answer, “Your<br />
servant is from one <strong>of</strong> the tribes <strong>of</strong> Israel.” 3 <strong>The</strong>n Absalom would say to him, “Look,<br />
your claims are valid and proper, but there is no representative <strong>of</strong> the k<strong>in</strong>g to hear you.”<br />
4 And Absalom would add, “If only I were appo<strong>in</strong>ted judge <strong>in</strong> the land! <strong>The</strong>n everyone<br />
who has a compla<strong>in</strong>t or case could come to me and I would see that they receive<br />
justice.”<br />
5 Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would<br />
reach out his hand, take hold <strong>of</strong> him and kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved <strong>in</strong> this way<br />
toward all the Israelites who came to the k<strong>in</strong>g ask<strong>in</strong>g for justice, and so he stole the<br />
hearts <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> Israel.<br />
Romans 12:8<br />
8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giv<strong>in</strong>g, then give generously; if it<br />
is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.<br />
1 Timothy 2:2<br />
2 for k<strong>in</strong>gs and all those <strong>in</strong> authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives <strong>in</strong> all<br />
godl<strong>in</strong>ess and hol<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
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