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 continue to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added 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 Him who knew no sin, in our behalf he has made to be sin; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
11 "For Gods grace has shined forth bringing salvation to all men12 And schooling us to renounce impiety and evil passions, And to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;
11 But you, O servant of God, flee from these things, and run after integrity, piety, faith, love, stedfastness, gentleness.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if virtue is anything, if honor is anything, be always thinking about these.
7 Be not deceived. God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that will 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 being sown in peace by those who are working peace.
16 So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
8 Draw near to God And he will draw near 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 render to every man according to his works;
15 Take care that none of you ever return evil for evil, but always pursue what is kind to one another and to all.
14 But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.
33 "And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even sinners do the same.