Here's the key contrast between Testament approaches to justice:
New Testament:
Emphasizes mercy and inner transformation
Focuses on repentance and forgiveness
Judgment comes after death
You judge yourself through your actions
Old Testament:
Immediate punishment
External enforcement
Stricter legal codes
Communal consequences
Modern society often leans toward Old Testament-style immediate justice, though New Testament principles of mercy and redemption might offer a more compassionate approach.