Read 1 Chronicles 18
Just and Right
14 David reigned over
all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
TO say of anyone that his actions are “just and right” is an
extraordinary compliment. Other than Jesus, who would fit into that category?
To live under the rule
of one who is just and right would be a great experience. A just leader would be
moral, ethical and right in all actions and decisions. The just leader stands
tall for truth and responds appropriately to all circumstances. He knows what
is proper and decent. He is honest in all of his dealings. He’s a man of
integrity because he does what he says, and he believes in the power of
appropriately enforcing the law.
To be right is to
be accurate, true and correct. A right person bases decisions on what is true
and does not allow perceptions and opinions to interfere with a proper course
of action. We would do well to make such goals as 1) I will be just in all my business
dealings. 2) I will focus my words on what is right.
What is the result
of a nation, a family, a company or a church that exists under the leadership
of a man who is just and right? A great peace develops in those organizations.
People under such leaders know they can trust him to lead them correctly. They are
not anxious for the good of the organization because they trust the leader.
They can believe what he says. They understand his motives are to care for them,
and they rest in the knowledge that all is well in the hands of such a man.
A Moment’s Thought: Here’s a just and right leader: “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6)
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