The word “justice” is mentioned 400 times in the O.T. alone. Justice starts with knowing the heart of God (see Micah 6:8). In contrasting modern-day social justice with the Bible’s teaching, Pastor Brent opens Matt. 12:1-21 emphasizes “The Desire for Justice” (vv. 1-8); “The Heart of Justice” (vv. 9-14); and “The Fulfillment of Justice” (vv. 15-21). After detailing Jesus’ examples from 1 Sam. 21 and Hos. 6:6, Pastor Brent asserts that loving people should always be put ahead of rule-following and we need to make and abide by laws that reflect God’s good design and doing good toward His image-bearers. In today’s society, justice is equated with fairness, retribution, and expressing one’s authentic self. However, biblical justice has to do with our evil, sinful human hearts and ultimately recognizing who Jesus is and responding rightly. We respond through repentance and faith for salvation and through kingdom living that glories God through us! Recommended resource: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus Williams.