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 the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
18 The wicked does deceitful work, but one sowing righteousness receives honest wages.
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
3 With Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice is to be chosen over sacrifice.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah ponders the hearts.
2 Treasures of wickedness 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 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live with sound mind, righteously, and godly in the present age,
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, 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 anything praiseworthy; think on these things.
7 Do not be led astray, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due time we shall reap 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 Moreover the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty.
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
28 For Jehovah loves justice and does not forsake His Godly ones; they are preserved forever; but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
15 The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.
6 Surely he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
1 Blessed is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor has stood in the way of sinners, nor has sat in the seat of the scornful.
10 With my whole heart have I sought You; O let me not 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 who will render to each one according to his works:
15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
14 But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their terror, nor be troubled.
33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks is there to you? For even sinners do the same.
25 It is a snare for a man to rashly devote something as holy, and afterward to reconsider his vows.