Quotes about Fairness

Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore always represented as blind.

God at his best (and he always is) does not have favorite children.

God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, not seize it.

In case of dissension, never dare to judge till you've heard the other side.

If the system is broken, my inclination is to fix it rather than to fight it. I have faith in the process of the law, and if it is carried out fairly, I can live with the results, whatever they may be.

Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it.

We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square.

What we need in this country today is leadership which has the courage to call for income tax reform to put the burden where it must be placed, on those who can afford to pay. (From Voices of Multicultural America)

We give our intent to love and meekness, by the working of mercy and grace we are made all fair and clean.

Unless the exchange be in love and kindly justice, it will but lead some to greed and others to hunger.

Power at its best is love implementing the demand of justice.

In what circumstances do you struggle to trust God's purposes? Do you feel that God is fair in asking for a pure response like Paul's? Why or why not? What keeps you from fully believing that God is a good Father who cares for every detail of your life? Take the time to bring these obstacles before the Lord and pray, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24).