Q 124: How do the redeemed of the Lord do justice at law?

A 124: The redeemed of the Lord do justice at law by honoring and obeying lawful authorities, applying fair and impartial standards of judgment, and serving truthfully when required to give testimony or stand in judgment. (Lev. 19.15, 16; Lev. 19.35, 36; Deut. 19.15-21; Lev. 5.1)

Christians are citizens of their particular state or nation. As such, they have a duty to render under Caesar whatever is lawfully due to him. In this country that entails active participation in matters of public policy – by our conversation, through writing and commenting, and by becoming active in the public policy arena, if only as informed and responsible voters. The same is true in our personal lives. We must always strive to be truthful and to judge with righteous judgment whenever expressing our opinions or views (Jn. 7.24). Thus, again, the importance of keeping our words few and well-considered and our lives consistent with the canons of divine truth.

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