Matt. 23

As Jesus was identifying the hypocrisy and heresy of the legalistic standards imposed by the Jewish religious leaders, He pointed out that the truly important elements were shrouded. He clarified them; justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

God is just – acting of being in conformity to what is morally upright or good.

God is merciful – love that responds to human need in an unexpected or unmerited way, forgiving.

God is faithful – the fact or quality of being true to one’s word or commitments.