{
  "id": 11684466,
  "title": "“God Does Not Need More Clever Lawyers, But Righteous Leaders” — Anglican Bishop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/god-does-not-need-more-clever-lawyers-but-righteous-leaders-anglican",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:23:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/god-does-not-need-more-clever-lawyers-but-righteous-leaders-anglican-bishop/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anglican Bishop of Accra Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, has called upon Ghana's legal professionals to prioritize righteousness, courage and service over legal knowledge and competence. In a sermon for the opening of the 69th Legal Year in Accra, the Bishop emphasized that Ghana's justice system needed leaders who put moral integrity and the fear of God above all else. Drawing on Psalm 11:3, the Bishop questioned what righteous people could do if the foundations of justice were destroyed. He highlighted challenges in the justice system, such as delays, land disputes, and perceptions that justice favors the wealthy. The Bishop highlighted the importance of leadership and righteousness, urging judges and lawyers to demonstrate courage, humility, and commitment to serving the public. He referenced biblical examples of Pontius Pilate and Jezebel to illustrate weak and corrupt leadership. The Bishop also called for humility among members of the Bench and Bar, urging them to serve the vulnerable and marginalized, such as market women and individuals on remand. He highlighted the need for innovation, citing King Solomon's judgment as an example of how wisdom and innovation can solve complex issues. The Bishop also stressed the importance of shifting from \"technical justice\" to \"substantial justice,\" and cautioned against using technology as a substitute for human judgment and ethical responsibility. The Bishop concluded his sermon with a call for the legal fraternity to rebuild the foundations of justice through leadership, innovation, and technology, emphasizing the importance of acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.",
  "summary": "The Anglican Bishop of the Accra Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, has challenged Ghana’s legal fraternity to prioritise righteousness, courage and service in the administration of justice. He said the justice system needed leaders whose decisions were guided not only by legal knowledge and professional competence but also by moral integrity and […] The post “God Does Not Need…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}