Deuteronomy 1:16-17

“And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.”

"And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it." - Deuteronomy 1:16-17
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What does Deuteronomy 1:16-17 mean?

Deuteronomy 1:16-17 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. Ye shall not respect persons in…

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Judging Righteously: A Divine Call to Justice

**Scriptural Text:** "And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well…

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Prayer for Righteous Judgment and Compassionate Leadership

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart weighed down by the responsibilities that come with leadership, judgment, and the care of others. Lord, You have called us to a high standard as Your representatives in this world. In Deuteronomy 1:16-17, You commanded, *"And…

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