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 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.
18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
21 He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
3 To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.
2 Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
2 Treasures of wickedness shall profit nothing: but justice shall deliver 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 Him, who knew no sin, he hath made sin for us, that we might be made the justice of God in him.
11 For the grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men;12 Instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and justly, and godly in this world,
11 But thou, O man of God, fly these things: and pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness.
8 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things.
7 Be not deceived, God is not mocked.
9 And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.
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 justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace.
16 Confess therefore your sins one to another: and pray one for another, that you may be saved. For the continual prayer of a just man availeth much.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners: and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints : they shall be preserved for ever. The unjust shall be punished, and the seed of the wicked shall perish.
15 Turn away from evil and do good: seek after peace and pursue it.
6 because he shall not be moved for ever.
1 Blessed is the man who hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence.
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 every man according to his works.
15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.
14 But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear, and be not troubled.
33 And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks are to you? for sinners also do this.
25 It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.