READ: Proverbs 21:1-15

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. :- Ecclesiastes 5:8

Where there is no judgment and justice there is oppression and violence. Where there is no one to administer justice and judgment, violence and oppression emerge as prominent forces.

The difference between well-developed countries and less-developed nations is often the absence of judgment and justice. When you work for people who are not fair or even-handed, you will always feel oppressed.

Many under-developed countries have institutions that are oppressive. Many people are turned into petty thieves because of the oppressive system. People are filled with complaints and murmurings because of the oppressive work environment. Embassies are filled with departees who want to get away from the unjust and unfair work environment. Doctors, lawyers and other professionals want to work where they will be appreciated and treated fairly. They want to work where they will receive a just recompense for all their hard work.

When someone works hard and effectively but is not rewarded accordingly, an injustice is done. When someone does wrong and is not punished appropriately, injustice has begun to grow. Where people are chosen to do jobs just because of their tribal or family relations, there is injustice and a lack of judgment.

It is important to fight for justice, judgment, and fairness to prevail. The absence of judgment and justice will destroy every secular government, every church government and every type of leadership. If you do not fight for justice, judgment and equity, you will end up fighting useless and fruitless wars.