Learn to do right, seek justice, correct the oppressor, defend the fatherless, plead for the widow." Cross References James 1:27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Deuteronomy 14:29 Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands. Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 82:3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Proverbs 31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. Isaiah 56:1 This is what the LORD says: "Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. Isaiah 58:6 Is not the fast I have chosen to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free, and tear off every yoke? Jeremiah 21:12 O house of David, this is what the LORD says: 'Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with none to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. Jeremiah 22:3 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. Jeremiah 35:15 Time and time again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: 'Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.' But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me. Ezekiel 18:31 Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the Day of the LORD's anger. Chapter Outline 1. Isaiah complains of Judah for her rebellion5. He laments her judgments 10. He upbraids their whole service 16. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats 21. Bewailing their wickedness, he denounces God's judgments 25. He promises grace 28. And threatens destruction to the wicked Jump to Previous Case Cause Child Correct Cruel Decision Defend Encourage Fatherless Good Happy Judge Judgment Justice Learn Oppressed Oppression Orphan Plead Pleasure Relieve Reprove Right Ruthless Seek Strive Upright Ways Well-Doing WidowJump to Next Case Cause Child Correct Cruel Decision Defend Encourage Fatherless Good Happy Judge Judgment Justice Learn Oppressed Oppression Orphan Plead Pleasure Relieve Reprove Right Ruthless Seek Strive Upright Ways Well-Doing Widow |
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