Justiça
A justiça é atributo de Deus e vocação do cristão. A Bíblia chama os crentes a buscar a justiça, praticar o que é reto e confiar no Deus que julga justamente.
Buscar a justiça
Buscai primeiro o Reino de Deus e a sua justiça. Quem semeia justiça colherá galardão seguro e duradouro.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
18 A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to LORD than sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but LORD weighs the hearts.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
Justiça em Cristo
Deus tornou Cristo a nossa justiça. Pela fé somos declarados justos diante de Deus — não por obras, mas pela graça.
21 For the man who knew no sin was made sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
11 For the saving grace of God has appeared to all men,12 disciplining us, so that, having denied irreverence and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and piously in the present age.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, patience, mildness.
8 Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are commendable, if anything is a virtue, and if
7 Be not misled, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows this he will also reap.
9 And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Praticar a justiça
O fruto da justiça semeia-se em paz para os que promovem a paz. Os olhos do Senhor estão sobre os justos.
18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace to those who make peace.
16 Confess ye the trespasses to each other, and pray for each other so that ye may be healed. A working supplication of a righteous man is very powerful.
8 Approach God and he will approach you. Cleanse the hands, ye sinners, and purify the hearts, ye double-minded.
28 For LORD loves justice, and forsakes not his sanctified. They are preserved forever, but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
15 The eyes of LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears are [open] to their prayer (LXX/NT).
6 for he shall never be moved. A righteous man shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers,
10 With my whole heart I have sought thee. O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Consequências
O Senhor recompensará cada um segundo suas obras. A justiça exalta a nação e traz segurança aos que a praticam.
6 who will render to each man according to his works,
15 See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.
14 But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,
33 And if ye do good to those who do good to you, what credit is for you? For even sinners do the same.
25 It is a snare to a man to say rashly, [It is] holy. And to make inquiry after vows.