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 first the kingdom of God and the righteousness required by him; and all these things shall be superadded to you.
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, a sin-offering for us; that we might become the justified of God, by him.
11 For the favor of God, which brings salvation, has 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 Therefore, do you, O man of God! flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, patience, meekness.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are venerable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are benevolent, whatever things are of good fame; if there be any virtue, and if any praise be due, attentively consider these things;
7 Do not deceive yourselves; God is not mocked: for whatever a man shows, that also he shall reap.
9 Wherefore, let us not flag in well doing; for in the proper 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 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, by them who practice peace.
16 Confess your faults, one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The inwrought prayer of the righteous man avails much.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you men of two minds.
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 one according to his works:
15 Take care that no one return evil for evil to any one, but always pursue what is good, both toward one another and toward all.
14 Nevertheless, although you even suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Therefore, do not fear their fear, neither be troubled:
33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks are you entitled to, since even sinners do the same?