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 shall be added unto you.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth 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 hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
11 But thou, 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 soweth, 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 of them that make peace.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous 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 forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed 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 for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
10 With my whole heart have I 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 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 and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.