"In a time when justice is often reduced to a political slogan and righteousness is divorced from biblical truth, What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness? offers a timely and necessary corrective. This book reminds us that justice without righteousness becomes ideology, and righteousness without justice becomes hypocrisy. Scripture does not allow us to choose between the two. God demands both. Jesus embodied both. Charlie Dates stands as one of the most compelling, courageous, and biblically grounded voices of this generation. His clarity, conviction, prophetic voice, and pastoral heart shape every page of this book, making his contribution especially vital in this critical hour for the church and our nation. If we are serious about transforming our cities, strengthening our families, and restoring moral and spiritual order, we must recover the biblical connection between justice and righteousness. This book guides us in doing just that. I commend it to pastors, leaders, and believers who seek to walk in truth and love while serving God in a broken world."

-James T. Meeks, founder and pastor emeritus of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago

"What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness? is one of the most dynamic works written on the inseparable connection between justice and righteousness within the American church and culture. Author Charlie Dates holds nothing back, masterfully presenting a biblically grounded case that the call of the Christian is 'to think rightly about God and humanity.' This book is certain to provoke reflection and perhaps even discomfort, but it reminds us that our divine assignments are not always meant to be easy or comfortable. I strongly encourage anyone who is genuinely interested in the unity of the body of Christ in America to read this book and engage in meaningful, transformative dialogue."

-John K. Jenkins Sr., senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Glenarden