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Meanwhile, in all of God’s dealings with the Israelites and the Egyptians, was God just in all that He did? Will you say His actions were fair?

One particular way God showed up was during my morning readings before a class. This time, it was Criminal Jurisdiction in Civil Litigation. There was a particular case that the lecturers penned down as important and asked us to read under Court Martial. Initially, I was not eager to do it but I felt led to do so.

The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) further illustrates this mission. Just as the Samaritan showed compassion to the wounded man, Christian lawyers are called to extend mercy and assistance to those in legal distress.

Exceptions must exist, but the law’s spirit—to encourage driving proficiency—remains central. Elevating exceptions above the rule creates ambiguity, weakens enforcement, and often shifts focus from the law’s intent to debates over inclusion.

Initially, I was excited, but my enthusiasm waned when I shared the news with my mom. She was deeply concerned about the safety issues in northern Nigeria, known for banditry and kidnappings. Her fear was palpable, and she expressed that she would never forgive herself if I went to Yola.

Hebrews 13:16 encourages us to “do good and share what you have.” Our legal work can be a sacrifice pleasing to God when serving others. Proverbs 31:8-9 exhorts us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

Lawyers have always been at the heart of God’s work. The relevance of lawyers in Christianity suggests they have had a significant influence. Do you remember the Apostle Paul in the Bible? Let me remind you

Let us all rise to this divine summons and contribute our voices to this vital cause. Together, we can ensure that the sacrifices made are not in vain, paving the way for a future of hope and prosperity for generations to come.

This duality mirrors the legal concept of the prerogative of mercy, where a higher authority, like a President or Governor, can pardon someone despite a judge’s rightful sentence. God, however, embodies both roles:

I will rise, weakened in body, empty of my desires, and submissive in my will, for in my sitting, I had wrestled with God, and He had tugged at the strings of my heart.