Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this:....

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD, who...

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.

Studies from Jeremiah Respond to God’s calling Do not pursue worthless idols Do not commit spiritual Adultery Pursue Justice

God’s response to evil and suffering My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity But how had I got this idea of just and unjust?

God’s response to evil and suffering My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity But how had I got this idea of just and unjust?

God’s response to evil and suffering My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity But how had I got this idea of just and unjust?

Jeremiah 2 1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem: “This is what the LORD says: “‘I remember the devotion of your youth, how as a bride you loved me and followed me through the wilderness, through a land not sown.” Devotion:Loving God like a bride - Eager to be with Appreciative of Anxious to please }

Jeremiah 3 9 Because Israel’s immorality mattered so little to her, she defiled the land and committed adultery with stone and wood. Now committing spiritual adultery

Jeremiah 4 13 Look! He advances like the clouds, his chariots come like a whirlwind, his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us! We are ruined!

Jeremiah 4 13 Look! He advances like the clouds, his chariots come like a whirlwind, his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us! We are ruined! 14 Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbour wicked thoughts?

Jeremiah 5 1 “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city. God wants to forgive

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD.

God’s response to evil and suffering Not to Care Care Do nothing

God’s response to evil and suffering Not to Care Care Do nothing Do Something

God’s response to evil and suffering Not to Care Care Do nothing Do Something Prevent Restrict freedom Limit love & goodness

God’s response to evil and suffering Not to Care Care Do nothing Do Something Prevent Restrict freedom Limit love & goodness Discourage Warn Rebuke Punish

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. What will God Punish?

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. What will God Punish? No wanting/delivering justice

equality of value for all Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

equality of value for all equality of protection Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

equality of value for all equality of protection equality of care Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

equality of value for all equality of protection equality of care equality of consequence Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

equality of value for all equality of opportunity equality of protection equality of care equality of consequence Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

equality of value for all equality of respect equality of opportunity equality of protection equality of care equality of consequence Irrespective of race, gender, age, class, wealth etc.

Jeremiah This is what the LORD says to you, house of David: “‘ Administer justice every morning; rescue from the hands of their oppressors those who have been robbed, or my wrath will break out....” Administering - making systems fair

Jeremiah This is what the LORD says to you, house of David: “‘; Administer justice every morning rescue from the hands of their oppressors those who have been robbed, or my wrath will break out....” Administering - making systems fair Rescuing from oppression Oppression: Placing burdens upon Using with out choice or remuneration Threatening or bullying

Administering - making systems fair Rescuing from oppression Jeremiah “ Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice, making his subjects work for nothing, not paying them for their labour.” Paying fairly

Administering - making systems fair Rescuing from oppression Paying fairly Jeremiah 22 3 This is what the LORD says: “ Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hands of their oppressors those who have been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.” Care for the foreigner the one different to us the one we don’t understand

Administering - making systems fair Rescuing from oppression Paying fairly Jeremiah 22 3 This is what the LORD says: “ Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hands of their oppressors those who have been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.” Care for the foreigner Care for the vulnerable

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. What will God Punish? No wanting/delivering justice

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. What will God Punish? No wanting/delivering justice Actively help and work for

Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless ; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. 29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. What will God Punish? No wanting/delivering justice Actively help and work for those without family and/or financial support Not allowing starvation exploitation

Jeremiah 6 13 From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 14 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Word to the religious

Jeremiah 6 13 From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 14 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Word to the religious Not immune to greed

Jeremiah 6 13 From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 14 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Not challenging Word to the religious Not immune to greed

Jeremiah 6 13 From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 14 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘ Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Word to the religious Not immune to greed

Word to the religious Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 “Stand at the gate of the LORD’s house and there proclaim this message: “‘Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the LORD. 3 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed

Word to the religious Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:... “ Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. 4 Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!” Reform Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed

Word to the religious Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:... “Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. 4 Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!” Reform Do not presume God will always be present Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed

Word to the religious Reform Do not presume God will always be present Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:... “Reform your ways... 5 If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, Seek justice

Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:... “Reform your ways... deal... justly, 6 if you do not oppress the foreigner Word to the religious Reform Do not presume God will always be present Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed Seek justice Look after other races

Word to the religious Reform Do not presume God will always be present Not challenging Not warning of God’s displeasure Not immune to greed Seek justice Look after other races Jeremiah 7 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:... “Reform your ways... deal... justly, 6... do not oppress the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow Care for those without family financial support

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this:....

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD, who...

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.

Who around me experiences injustice? Who around me is disadvantaged by... income? race? status? Who around me might feel oppressed by others or by systems?

Jeremiah 23 5 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.” Jeremiah “‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land.”

Who around me experiences injustice? Who around me is disadvantaged by... income? race? status? Who around me might feel oppressed by others or by systems?

Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.