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 you must seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be supplied 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 God made sin for our sake that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
11 For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all men,12 teaching us to renounce all irreligion and worldly passions and to live soberly, justly and piously in this present world,
11 But you, O man of God, must shun this. Pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
8 To conclude, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is dignified, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is highly spoken of \'97 if there is any virtue or any praise \'97 think of that.
7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked; what a man sows that he will also reap.
9 Let us not grow discouraged in doing what is noble, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow 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 The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
16 Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another in order to be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man has great power.
8 Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, 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 He will give to each an award according to his works.
15 Take care that no one repays evil with evil, but always seek eagerly what is good in dealing with one another and with every one.
14 But if you should suffer for being righteous, you are blessed. Have no fear of them and do not be disturbed;
33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what grace have you? Sinners also do the same.