May 18 -- "Equal Justice Under the Law"

Today's Reading: Leviticus 24 

"Equal Justice Under the Law"

In ancient Israelite society, there were laws and customs that applied specifically to Israelites, as well as laws and customs that applied to foreigners or "strangers" who lived among them. However, this verse reminds the Israelites that regardless of a person's background or status, they should be treated with equal justice and fairness under the law. This principle was important not only for the sake of justice, but also for maintaining social cohesion and harmony within the community.

Today, this principle of equal justice under the law remains as important as ever. In modern societies, there are still many forms of discrimination and inequality that can prevent certain individuals or groups from receiving fair treatment under the law. This can include discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, financial status, educational level and other factors.

This is why it is important for you as a Christ-follower to uphold the principle of equal justice under the law. This means ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and impartially by the society in which you live, regardless of their background or status. It also means working to eliminate discrimination and prejudice in all its forms and promoting greater understanding and acceptance of diversity and difference.

Remember that each and every person is a human being who is deeply loved by God. As such, they deserve to be treated with the same love and respect that you would want for yourself. They shall have the "same law" applied to them as to anyone else in your society.