We’ve all had times when we were treated unfairly, or even when we’ve treated someone unfairly ourselves. This can be very frustrating, but we must remember that God calls us to treat everyone fairly, no matter who they are. In fact, He commands us to do this.
In Deuteronomy 24:14-16 (NLT), God says, “Never take advantage of poor and destitute laborers, whether they are fellow Israelites or foreigners living in your towns. You must pay them their wages each day before sunset because they are poor and are counting on it. If you don’t, they might cry out to the Lord against you, and it would be counted against you as sin.”
This is a reminder that how we treat others matters to our Heavenly Father, especially when it comes to those who are vulnerable or in need. He wants us to be kind, honest, and fair in everything we do. Whether it's someone at school, a friend, or a family member, we should always do our best to treat others the way God wants us to— with fairness and respect.
The verse also tells us that there are consequences if we don’t follow God’s command to treat people fairly. If we’re unfair or unkind to others, it displeases Him, and is counted against us as a sin. None of us should ever want that. To live a happy life, we need to follow the example of Christ and be kind and compassionate, then we can be confident that we are delighting in our Heavenly Father as He delights in us.
So, remember that God calls us to show kindness and fairness to everyone, especially those who may be having a hard time in life. Always try to be fair in your actions, in the way you treat others, and in the way you think about them. You can make a difference by being fair, and that’s a great way to honor God!
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Treating Everyone Fairly”, written for aheartforchristdevotions@blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
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