Justice

1. Justice Written, Directed, and Choreographed by Daniel Shane Belle

2. Definition • The definition of justice • the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action:  conformity to this principle or ideal

3. Significance • Without a sense of justice, society would be in turmoil • Thievery • Murder • Corruption • Ungodliness • General Lawlessness

4. Ways teens struggle • If a proper sense of justice is not in place, the teen may not completely understand right from wrong • They may resort to things like • Thievery • They may see something they want and take it because they see nothing wrong with it • Violence • They may have disputes and because they don’t appreciate the way things are going, they beat the tar out of each other

5. Ways teens struggle • Disrespect for authority • Authorities tell them what to do, teens don’t like being told what to do. • This may cause them to be disrespectful or rebel, if a lack of a sense of justice is present

6. Ways to build a sense of justice • Reading the Bible • Going to church • Godly influences • Avoiding ungodly influences and activities

7. Once a sense of justice is established • One can start to better themselves as a person • They will probably have a better attitude • A sense of what is right and wrong will develop

8. Benefits to a having a sense of justice • Respect • Most people who have a sense of justice are respectable people • Friends • If you have one, a sense of justice will make people more friendly to you

9. Ways to practice Justice • You can practice justice in the following ways • Following God’s law • Abiding by the laws of the country you live in • Following morals and principles that are common knowledge (use common sense)