Chapter questions

Question 1

What does the prophet Isaiah emphasize as a key responsibility in the pursuit of justice?

Accepted Answer

Making Justice your aim, redressing the wronged, hearing the orphans plea.

Question 2

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Accepted Answer

Social justice

Question 3

How does the Bible describe justice beyond the idea of “balancing scales”?

Accepted Answer

As a deep commitment by God to uphold his relationship with his people

Question 4

According to the prophet Micah, what does the Lord require of you?

Accepted Answer

To do the right, love goodness, and walk humbly with God

Question 5

Which of the following teachings of Jesus emphasizes the need to care for and serve the poor and outcast?

Accepted Answer

The Sermon on the Mount, especially the Beatitudes

Question 6

In the Creation stories of Genesis, what theme related to justice is emphasized?

Accepted Answer

The dignity of humans created with a social nature

Question 7

In the New Testament, how does Jesus embody justice?

Accepted Answer

By embodying perfect justice infused with charity, proclaiming liberty.

Question 8

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Accepted Answer

Responsibility

Question 9

According to Amos 5:24, how is justice described in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

As a fast-moving stream that eradicates injustice

Question 10

Amoral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

Rights

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