Abstract
Abraham’s leadership by example provides a template for business leaders to implement a tone at the top based on a balance of tzedek/tzedakah (righteousness/charity) and mishpat (justice). The former expresses a generosity of spirit required of leaders, while the latter expresses the pursuit of truth which is equally important. Catholic Social Teaching expresses the same concept as Caritas in Veritate (charity in truth). Pope Francis similarly addressed accountants in 2014 and urged them to go beyond professional notions of objectivity to embrace creativity in helping achieve social solidarity. We also connect the concepts of righteousness and justice to the prophetic tradition. Finally, we provide contemporary examples of the difference between righteousness and justice. We conclude by contrasting righteousness as exemplified by Hans Kung’s Global Economic Ethic Manifesto with the more justice-oriented United Nations Global Compact, and Principles of Responsible Management Education.
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