Deut. 1:17 "Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man, for judgement belongs to God..."
Moses has realized that he alone is not capable of leading, directing, and caring for the Israelites all on his own. God instructs him to create a team/system of judges who can help him lead the nation. In this verse, God instructs them to not "show partiality in judging."
God wants us to be fair. God does not want us to show favoritism to people who may be powerful, rich or attractive. We should treat poor and rich, powerful and weak as equals. No man is above another man in God's eyes. Do I show favoritism in my life? With my students? I need to remember that we are all God's children and we all deserve respect and equality.
Dear Jesus, help me be fair with everyone. Amen.
