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Leviticus 19:15-18

The Pulpit Commentary on Leviticus 19:15-18

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Justice.

As charity is sister to piety, so is justice related to both. This virtue is enjoined upon us—

I. IN RESPECT TO CONDUCT.

1. In judgment justice should be impartial.

2. In dealings justice should be strict.

3. The evils of injustice are serious.

II. IN RESPECT TO MOTIVE.

1. "Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart."

2. "Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour."

3. The root of justice is love.

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