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how do other biblical texts, like the old testament law, address or even reinforce some of these social categories?

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Leviticus 19:15

““‘You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: you shall not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness you shall judge your neighbor.”

This verse is part of the Holiness Code in the book of Leviticus, a collection of laws and ethical instructions given to ancient Israel after their exodus from Egypt. These laws were meant to shape their community life and distinguish them as a people set apart by God.

What does 'righteousness in judgment' mean for our interactions with diverse social positions today?

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Deuteronomy 1:16-17
Moses instructs judges to hear cases fairly, without partiality, whether for stranger or countryman.
James 2:1-4
This New Testament passage directly warns against showing favoritism to the rich over the poor in Christian assemblies.
Proverbs 24:23
This proverb states that showing partiality in judgment is not good.

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