A Beautiful Community: Righteous and Just - Justice for All

God’s people have struggled with his justice since the founding of our race (Cain, Gen. 4:13, 14). When we observe the injustice in the world (corruption in government, acts of violence, poverty, etc.), it’s easy to conclude that God isn’t paying attention. Psalm 13 opens with the question, How long O Lord? Isaiah challenges God’s people for concluding, My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God? (Is. 40:27). What is God’s justice and how does it function? It’s an important question, especially if we are to consider God’s command that we pursue justice (Micah 6:8).

Before we do justice, we must understand God’s righteousness. Justice is part of God’s righteousness. If he isn’t just, he isn’t good. If he doesn’t act consistently to his justness, then he isn’t righteous. If our lives are meant to align with God’s character (righteousness), then our pursuit of justice should align to his. This includes identifying vulnerable communities (poor, widows, orphans, and sojourners) as recipients of justice. Join us this Sunday as we consider the call for justice by considering the justice of God. Together we will worship the One whose throne is established for justice (Psalm 9:7, 8).