The last several chapters have been mostly about the believer and his relationship with God directly. While many of the principles established between God and His people are individual and directed heavenward, God also has a plan for our relationships here on earth. The next few chapters begin to deal with these relationships and much of the Law is written here. It is interesting that this passage is begun with a very strict warning, coupled with its own promise.The warning is in verse 20: “Follow justice and justice alone….” A solid stance begins the passage. In our society we have a hard time with justice. We demand it without a true appreciation for what it means to us individually or as a society. We want justice for all, except maybe a little grace and mercy for me.The promise follows immediately: “…so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.”God has the formula for a society to live with itself, and it is justice that builds the foundation of a society that can survive. Without justice, mercy and grace and love have no real meaning. It is when we understand justice that we can appreciate grace, mercy, and love. To have a society that works, we should expect a system of rule where justice is fairly administered to all, and as individuals we should be men and women of grace and mercy. Then we are a society that is a true reflection of God and His love.This week seek to see how God has balanced justice and grace in your life.