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 his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity "and honor.
3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.
2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, 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 God made him who had no sin to be sin "for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable —if anything is excellent or praiseworthy —think about such things.
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
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 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed "; the offspring of the wicked will perish.
15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Consequências
O Senhor recompensará cada um segundo suas obras. A justiça exalta a nação e traz segurança aos que a praticam.
6 God "will repay each person according to what they have done." [1]
15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear their threats "; do not be frightened." [3]
33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.
25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one's vows.