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 first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness,and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
Justiça em Cristo
Deus tornou Cristo a nossa justiça. Pela fé somos declarados justos diante de Deus — não por obras, mas pela graça.
21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become God's righteousness in him.
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.12 It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present world
11 But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—keep thinking about these things.
7 Stop being deceived; God is not to be ridiculed. A person harvests whatever he plants.
9 Let us not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up.
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 a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.
16 Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
8 Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Consequências
O Senhor recompensará cada um segundo suas obras. A justiça exalta a nação e traz segurança aos que a praticam.
6 For he will repay everyone according to what that person has done:
15 Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
14 But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you deserve? Even sinners do that.