By He Reads Truth
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Psalm 146:5-9, Romans 2:1-11, Hebrews 1:8-9, Philippians 3:8-9, 1 John 2:29
We ache for justice when we experience the ramifications of sin, both on a personal and a systemic scale. When someone or something we love is violated, wounded, or broken, we don’t respond with indifference—we cry out, demanding accountability. If we, with our limited perspective, are so affected by injustice, how much more does God demand justice when His standard of what is good is not upheld?
God loves more deeply and thoroughly than we could ever imagine. His righteousness and justice, which go hand-in-hand with each other, attest to His love as He acts against evil and in defense of what is good. When proclaiming Himself to Moses, God said that He is “a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth, maintaining faithful love to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But…will not leave the guilty unpunished” (Exodus 34:6–7).
Unlike what we experience from one another on earth, God is not faulty or vindictive. His righteousness is perfect because He is all-knowing, holy, and infinite. He is “faithful forever, executing justice for the exploited,” even when our lives are not long enough to see it (Psalm 146:6–7). In His righteousness, He is morally perfect. He does not overlook sin, nor does He demand more than what is just. His righteousness can and should be cause for celebration, a source of immense comfort in a world where earthly justice falls short.
This is good news because we are not only victims of sin and injustice, we are also perpetrators. Our unrighteousness is why Christ gave His life on the cross—in His sacrifice, we find forgiveness through His own righteousness. And “if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1John 1:9). Jesus has been given the right to pass judgment, and He gives life to those who hear His Word and believe it (John 5:24). Our just Judge is also our Savior. He alone can mend the brokenhearted and offer hope to the unrighteous.
Written by The He Reads Truth Team
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