The end of Deuteronomy 15 and start of 16 talk of releasing slaves, sacrificing of lambs and celebrations and festivals to honor God respectively. The end of Deuteronomy 16, verses 18-22, God asks His people to allow true justice prevail and not to worship other gods. IS true justice prevailing? If God were to pass His judgement today, how would the scales fall in your favor?
Deuteronomy 16:18-22
18 “Appoint judges and officials for yourselves from each of your tribes in all the towns the LORD your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.
19 You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.
20 Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
21 “You must never set up a wooden Asherah pole beside the altar you build for the LORD your God.
22 And never set up sacred pillars for worship, for the LORD