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 make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.
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 has made Him who knew nothing of sin to be sin for us, in order that in Him we may become the righteousness of God.
11 For the grace of God has displayed itself with healing power to all mankind,12 training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world, and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time,
11 But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute –if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise– cherish the thought of these things.
7 Do not deceive yourselves. God is not to be scoffed at. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
9 Let us not abate our courage in doing what is right; for in due time we shall reap a reward, 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 peace, for those who strive for peace, is the seed of which the harvest is righteousness.
16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.
8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God.
Consequências
O Senhor recompensará cada um segundo suas obras. A justiça exalta a nação e traz segurança aos que a praticam.
6 -To each man He will make an award corresponding to his actions;-
15 See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
14 But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied. So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;
33 And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.