2 Chronicles 19 | Reforming Justice

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Charlie Mitchell 0:01

You're listening to the Dope Daily Audio Bible, and I'm your guide, Pastor Charlie Mitchell. And today we're looking at 2 Chronicles, chapter 19. Let's roll. King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned to his home in Jerusalem in peace. then Jehu, son of the seer Hanani, went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, do you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, the Lord's wrath is on you. However, some good is found in you, for you have eradicated the Asherah poles from the land and have determined in your heart to seek God." Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, And once again, he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city. Then he said to the judges, Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for a man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment. And now may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God. Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the Lord's will and for settling disputes of the residents of Jerusalem. He commanded them, saying, In the fear of the Lord, with integrity and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following. for every dispute that comes to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities, whether in regards to differences of blood guilt, law, commandment, statutes, or judgments, you are to warn them so they will not incur guilt before the Lord, and wrath will not come on you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt. Note that Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all matters related to the Lord, and Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah in all matters related to the king, and the Levites are officers in your presence. Be strong. May the Lord be with those who do what is good. Let's pray. Jesus, you are righteous, just, and full of mercy. Second Chronicles chapter nineteen shows us Jehoshaphat was corrected for some of his choices, but he didn't stop there. He went back to the people, helped them turn their hearts back to you, and appointed leaders to judge them with integrity. So Lord, give us hearts that respond well to correction. When you show us where we're wrong, Guard us from being defensive or discouraged. Give us humility to change direction and courage to make things right. Teach us to treat people fairly, lead with integrity, and remember that our decisions affect others. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.