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 you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
18 The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the 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 he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
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 by them that make peace.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
28 For the LORD loves justice, and forsakes not his saints; they are preserved forever: but the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.
15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
6 Surely he shall not be moved forever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
1 Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.
10 With my whole heart have I sought you: O let me not wander from your 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 every man according to his deeds:
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
14 But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
33 And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have you? for sinners also do even the same.
25 It is a snare to the man to declare something is holy, and afterward to reconsider his vows.