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 »Seek desirerequireserve first the kingdom of God and his righteousness continuously and all these things will be added to you.
18 The wicked works a deceitful work. There is a sure reward for the one who sows righteousness.
21 He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor.
3 To practice righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah measures the hearts.
2 Treasures of wickedness the morally wrong 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 He made the one who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf. That way we might become the righteousness of God in him.
11 For the grace divine influence of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men,12 instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age worldperiod of time.
11 But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue set your heart on righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, 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 about these things.
7 Do not be deceived. God is not mocked! A man will harvest what he sows.
9 Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, 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 for those who make peace.
16 Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man helps much.
8 Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded uncertaindoubterskeptic.
28 Jehovah loves justice, and he will not abandon his godly ones. They will be kept safe forever, but the descendants of the wicked will be destroyed.
15 Jehovahs eyes watch over righteous people. His ears hear their cry for help.
6 He will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered.
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers.
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 He will render to each according to his works.
15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
14 Even if you suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled distressedintimidated!
33 »If you do good to those who do good to you what thanks do you have? Even sinners do the same.
25 It is dangerous to make a vow to God before counting the cost.