THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
In order for legal matters to be resolved in a just and incorruptible manner, and to eliminate the various forms of selfishness, it is stated that ‘judges and overseers...’ should judge the people with righteous discernment; ‘thou shalt not pervert the law, nor look on faces, nor take gifts: for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and turn the cause of the upright’ (Deuteronomy 16:18-19). The law appropriately deemed it essential that those chosen to preside over justice should transcend personal desires and be motivated by love for others, ensuring that the principles of righteousness are upheld without compromise.
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Not only should they reject any divergence from this standard as unholy, but they must also evaluate every case according to divine commandments, striving to reflect the character of the Supreme Judge, Christ, who was expressly foretold by the law, acknowledging Him as God and Judge.