The true administration of justice

This morning I passed the court house on the way to jury duty and read the inscription above the court:

"The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government."

This maxim is no less true for good business. The true administration of justice by the government creates the environment in which its citizens (and their enterprises) can flourish. Yet regardless of the degree to which a government truly administers justice, business establish themselves firmly by doing the administration of justice in all their affairs.

I don't think John Owen overstates the case when he says:

"The greatest mercies and blessings that in this world we are made partakers of, next to them of the gospel and the covenant of grace, come to us through this channel and conduit ['the proper work of magistracy' i.e. good government]" (Overcoming Sin and Temptation p352).

May God give to those who have tasted of grace the ability to truly administer justice!