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 His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
18 The wicked makes a deceitful wage; but one sowing righteousness [has] a sure reward.
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
3 To do justice and judgment [is] more pleasing to the LORD than sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, but the LORD ponders 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 become [the] righteousness of God in Him.
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,12 teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live discreetly, 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, and meekness.
8 Finally, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things [are] honest, whatever [things are] right, whatever [things are] pure, whatever [things are] lovely, whatever things are] of good report; if there is] any virtue and if [there is] any praise, think on these things.
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that he also will reap.
9 But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if [we] do not faint.
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 those who make peace.
16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. [The] effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much.
8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse [your] hands, sinners; and purify your hearts, double-minded ones.
28 For the LORD loves judgment and does not forsake His saints; they are kept forever; but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
15 The eyes of the LORD [are] on the righteous, and His ears [are open] to their cry.
6 Surely he shall not be moved forever; the righteous shall be remembered forever.
1 Blessed [is] the man who has not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, and has not stood in the way of sinners, and has not sat in the seat of the scornful.
10 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me 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 each according to his works;
15 See [that] none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
14 But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, [you are] blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also do the same.
25 [It is] a snare [to] a man to say rashly, A holy thing, and afterward vows to ask [about it].