Judges and magistrates were urged to affirm their faith in God as that was the only way to effectively administer justice.
The word of advice came from Archdeacon Dr Steve West yesterday, during service for the ceremonial opening of the 2009/2010 law term at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-of-Spain.
"Justice is the manifestation of the knowledge of God, justice is the way of God," he said.
"Without God we cannot obtain equitable, efficient and well-organised justice in our land."
West, who was recently awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver), drew reference to the biblical story of Jesus who was crucified under the rule of Pontius Pilate. He noted that because Pilate did not recognise God but allowed Caesar to be his god, he committed a "great injustice."
"The truth was standing right in front of Pilate but he desired to be Caesar's friend and a friend of the masses," West said.
West called on those present to identify the Caesars in their lives and remove them as they had no place with God: "Acts of injustice will only result in pain and suffering for persons.
"We have to continue to affirm our faith in God and he will allow us not to only perceive justice but to do it," the parish priest said.
Quoting from the book of Exodus Chapter 23:2, he urged:
"You must not take the side of the greater number in the cause of wrong-doing nor side with the majority and give evidence in a lawsuit in defiance of justice.
"Keep out of trumped-up cases. See that the man who is innocent and just is not done to death and do not acquit the guilty.
"You must not accept bribes for a bribe blinds clear-sighted men and is the ruin of the just man's cause."
Toward the end of the one-hour long service, Chief Justice Ivor Archie joined the Lydian Singers in doing an outstanding rendition of The Lord's Prayer.
Rev Colin Sampson, Dean of the Cathedral, highlighted Archie's performance, stating that the nation should recognise that T&T had a praying and singing Chief Justice.
"I hope that will be a spiritual and powerful sign to our nation," Sampson said.