Comparing The Holy Bible: Covenant, Sphere Sovereignty, And Social Justice

The Bible supports social justice, as we have a covenant with God because “if he would do that us then we had better do that with one another” (Fischer, 2013) and look out for one another and become accountable to each other. That is one reason that government must be limited in the amount of power they yield on making policy or decisions that will affect a person’s inalienable rights of having the ability to make their own choices as to what they feel is best for themselves. In using a form of Sphere Sovereignty, “Citizens are required to participate in the political process as a means of limiting tyranny” (Fischer, 2013, p.2) and to contribute to solving the problems. There has to be limits on the powers on government as they “ought not impose a uniform policy on all” (Monsma, 2008 p.119) as there would then be no true covenant relationship as they would not be doing what is best or fair to all, as we all have the same inalienable rights. Leviticus 24:22 “You shall have the same rule for the sojourner and for the native, for I am the Lord your God.” (Holy Bible, ESV).

References
(2013). Presentation: Covenant, Sphere Sovereignty, and Social Justice. Liberty University.
Fischer, Kahlib. (2013). Biblical Principles in Governement. https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-16800736-dt-content-rid-147139943_1/courses/PADM550_D01_201720/Biblical%20Principles%20of%20Government.pdf.
Monsma, S. (2008). Healing for a broken world: Christian perspectives on public policy. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. ISBN: