What happens when those entrusted with power abandon justice?

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore the striking message of Psalm 82, a passage that presents a dramatic courtroom scene where God confronts rulers and authorities for failing to protect the vulnerable.

The psalm depicts God standing in judgment among earthly and spiritual authorities, holding them accountable for corruption, injustice, and neglect of the defenseless. These leaders were given responsibility to defend the poor, protect the orphan, and ensure fairness—but instead they favored the wicked and ignored those who needed help the most.

Because of their failure, the psalm describes a disturbing consequence: the very foundations of society begin to collapse.

Yet the passage deliver ...