What does the Bible say about justice?

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The Bible teaches that justice reflects God’s own righteous character and calls His people to act with fairness, mercy, and integrity toward all. Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 1:17 join justice to humble obedience and active care for the vulnerable, while Amos 5:24 condemns empty worship that is not matched by righteous living. God loves justice, as Psalms 33:5 and Isaiah 61:8 declare, and He will finally judge every person with perfect righteousness (Ecclesiastes 3:17). Therefore, believers should seek justice not to earn God’s favor, but as grateful servants redeemed by His grace, offering obedience that is more pleasing to Him than outward sacrifice (Proverbs 21:3).