Understanding God’s justice can be difficult at times, especially when we see the injustice around us. It’s during these times that our faith can be tested the most. But God’s justice never fails —it is always righteous, and it always prevails. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what the Bible says about God’s justice and how it can help us navigate the world around us.
- What is God’s justice?
God’s justice is not like human justice. God’s justice is based on righteousness and holiness and is grounded in His perfect character. When we see injustice in the world, we can take comfort in the fact that God sees everything and will ultimately bring justice to those who have suffered. Psalm 37:28 says, “For the Lord loves justice and does not abandon his faithful ones.” - Understanding God’s timing.
God’s justice may not always come when we want it to, but it always comes at the right time. Habakkuk 2:3 says, “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end, it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” We may not know when God will bring justice, but we can trust that He is always working behind the scenes and His timing is perfect. - The consequences of sin.
Sin has consequences and if we refuse to turn from our wicked ways, we will face the judgment of God. Hebrews 10:30-31 says, “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” As Christians, we should strive to live upright lives and always be mindful of the consequences of sin. - Forgiveness and Redemption.
Although God’s justice may seem harsh at times, we can find comfort in the fact that we can experience forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:24-26 says, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.”
God’s justice never fails, and although we may not always understand it, we can take comfort in the fact that God sees everything and will ultimately bring justice to those who have suffered. As Christians, we should always strive to live upright lives and be mindful of the consequences of our actions. We should also remember that forgiveness and redemption are available to us through Jesus Christ. As we continue to navigate this world, let us trust in God’s perfect timing and perfect justice.
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