According to Leviticus 19:35-36, justice must be maintained in the marketplace through the use of what?
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Correct answer: Honest scales and accurate weights
Economic justice is a core biblical theme. God commanded the use of 'just balances' and 'just weights' to ensure no one was cheated in trade.
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