Searching For Justice

Searching For Justice

Over the past few weeks we have been studying some aspect of "justice".  Last week we went back to the basics and studied "Biblical Laws of Justice" (click HERE to view that post).  Today we are going to focus on chapter 59 in Isaiah.

We will begin by defining JUSTICE:

Justice - the maintenance or administration of what is just, fair or moral. 

In this chapter there is a search for justice but none can be found.  See list below which details the sad results of the justice search. 

Notice the word "integrity" used in verse 4 (see list above) - a couple months ago we studied the difference between "Integrity vs Duplicity" (click HERE to view that post).

Last month I used a passage from this chapter (Isaiah 59) in a post titled: "TRUTH is FREEDOM" (click HERE to view that post) (verses 14 & 15 below)

Examples of how justice is lost are detailed throughout this chapter (see chart above).

You will notice that in verse 8 (see first picture in this post)  there is no peace when justice is lost.  

Do not worry because God has promised that those who repent of their sins will be filled with His Holy Spirit!  His Spirit will not depart from us and God's Words will always be on our lips.  

In the end God ALWAYS wins, which means that eventually "justice" will be achieved.  

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Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #409

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #409!

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You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (February 2021)

I can't believe that it is the last Monday in February already!  It certainly has been a cold month, but look on the bright side - Spring is coming. 

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WELCOME to the February 2021 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
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Glazed Maple Pecan Scones by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

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Biblical Laws of Justice

Biblical Laws of Justice

When things seem so complicated it is sometimes a good idea to go back to basics.  If you have been following the ongoing court cases regarding this past Autumn election, then you will understand why I thought we should focus on what God says about "justice."

We will begin by defining JUSTICE:

Justice - the maintenance or administration of what is just, fair or moral. 

"False reports" sounds a lot like "fake news".  A falsity can just be an outright lie or it also happen by omission.  Many of our modern day "fact-checkers" twist the truth and by not including certain details are in fact lying themselves.  Just tell the whole truth and nothing but.  

Last year we learned about "malice" - click HERE to view that post.  

It is very difficult to take a stand in a crowd and this applies both in the literal sense and in the moral sense.  Justice will not occur if you are just "going with the flow."  (click HERE to read about 4 ways to STAND).  

These verses are very interesting - it is equally important not to give special treatment to someone because they are poor and at the same time making sure not to ignore them and deny justice.  

Justice must be neutral and fair, equal treatment even to an enemy. (this reminds me of the Parable of the Good Samaritan - click HERE to read)  

This verse sounds exactly like "innocent until proven guilty."  

The wording in the above verse is so amazing - how true that a bribe blinds and twists.  When someone in authority is bribed, then the truth is twisted and justice is blinded. 

It's actually really simple - just live righteously and tell the truth in every aspect of your life.

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Chocolate Spice Lava Cakes

Chocolate Spice Lava Cakes

I have been saving some of these Gingerbread Lindt (Lindor chocolate company) truffles that I received at Christmas time to try in a lava cake (see pictures below).  Gingerbread is not just for the month of December - I think February is also a perfect month for a chocolate spice combo.

Printable Recipe

3 eggs

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoons sugar
4 Gingerbread Lindt Truffles (wrapping removed)

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon orange juice

1 tablespoon orange rind

1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

(4 ramekins - sprayed or buttered & dusted with flour)

powdered sugar for dusting (optional - I did not use)

Begin by melting the butter and then once melted, remove from heat - set aside to cool to lukewarm.  In a large bowl - mix together the milk, eggs, orange juice, orange rind & sugar (you may use a whisk but do NOT whip until frothy).  The butter mixture should be cooled by now - add that into the egg/sugar mixture & stir until combined (see first picture on the left below).  Mix the flour, cocoa powder, ginger and cinnamon together in a different bowl (picture below on the right).  Stir the dry and wet ingredients together with a wooden spoon until fully blended (third picture below).  

Spray/butter 4 ramekins.  Pour the batter into each ramekin (equal amounts of the dough into each Ramekin)   Now place 1 truffle in the middle of each batter filled ramekin.  Press the truffle down until the batter covers the top of the truffle (in the picture below, the truffle has not yet been covered with the batter).

(IMPORTANT NOTE:  The success of this dessert depends on the size of the ramekin - if you are using a wider more shallow ramekin then the truffle will not be covered with cake batter & therefore will not work) (see picture below) 

Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 9 to 14 minutes (NOTE:  Every oven is different - if you are making this for the first time I would bake 1 Ramekin first & then test to make sure the "lava" is flowing inside.  The perfect time for my oven is 10.5 minutes).  Remove the Ramekins from the oven & place on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes.  While they are cooling - take a knife and gently run around the edges.

After about 10 to 15 minutes - remove each Lava Cake and place on a plate. 

Serve immediately & Enjoy!
(NOTE - If you allow the cake to cool completely - it will still be delicious but the inner part will harden back to the creamy truffle middle instead of the flowing lava decadence)



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Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #408

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #408!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:
Creamy Tomato Soup Made From Home-Canned Tomato Sauce

Start planning next year's Victory Garden!  There are many wonderful seeds available at Mary's Heirloom Seeds (click picture below):

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

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Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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(click HERE to view & follow)

Features!

Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 

My Features this Week are:

There were so many amazing posts that I couldn't pick only 3! - One extra fantastic post this week!

1. "Finding Focus in the Chaos" by Little Frugal Homestead

2. "Simple 3 Ingredient Beet Salad" by Scratch Made Food

3. "Button & Bead Collage Coasters" by Artsy Karma

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The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

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