children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what and just” (Gen 18:19). Justice and righteousness are what determine the culture of God’s chosen people and not religious rituals only. The two words are often used together in order to describe what we call today social justice.11 God is calling people to become a blessing to the nations, and his blessing will be determined by a just and righteous society and culture. Where he reigns “justice [will] roll down like a river,