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Apr 4, 2023 · Justice is linked to a right relationship with God, and those who know God will act justly: • “The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern” (Proverbs 29:7). • “Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely” (Proverbs 28:5, ESV).
Oct 7, 2021 · For many modern people, justice has only one aspect, personal accountability. This aspect is certainly part of the biblical definition of justice. When a person does something wrong, a person in authority (judge, king, God, etc.) assigns a commensurate penalty for that crime.
- The Source of Justice
- God’s Call to Justice
- The Mission of God’s People and Social Responsibility
The most basic but important point to make about justice is that its source and foundation is God’s holy nature. God himself is the standard of right and wrong, rather than anything outside of God. Scripture declares “he is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he” (Deutero...
Because God is just and righteous, he calls us to reflect these same qualities in all we do, say, and think. While “justice” is a difficult term to define, a helpful definition in the context of this discussion is the following: “Justice is the manifestation of God’s righteous character in the world—the execution of God’s righteousness. Justice is ...
Some Christians have worried, especially over the past century and a half, that an emphasis on social responsibility will detract from preaching the gospel. They view the primary mission of the church and individual Christians as evangelism, and see involvement in social issues to be a distraction from that primary goal. However, a strong biblical ...
Jul 9, 2018 · The right to bear arms bestowed in the 2nd Amendment is the subject of heated debate. But for Christians, are guns and self-defense even biblical?
Dec 27, 2023 · The biblical definition of justice goes beyond personal opinions and subjective interpretations. It is grounded in God’s laws and standards of righteousness. Understanding this definition helps to clarify the role of justice in the Bible and its significance in shaping moral conduct.
What does the Bible say about gun control? More specifically, are the guidelines for the use of defensive weapons the same in the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament? Gun control has become a hot topic again because of recent tragedies.
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Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.
