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What Is the Biblical Definition of Justice?

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What Is the Biblical Definition of Justice?

July 25, 2022
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Questions about why Jesus said it would have been better if Judas had not been born, the biblical definition of justice, and whether it’s “unloving” to point out the false teachings of a TV evangelist in a roundtable discussion at a church.

* Why did Jesus say it would have been better if Judas had not been born, when his betrayal of Jesus was a necessary step for the salvation of mankind?

* What is the biblical definition of justice?

* Was it “unloving” when I pointed out the false teachings of a TV evangelist when his ideas were advanced in a roundtable discussion in our church?

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