Stories of injustice trouble me. The accounts of innocent people being victimized are bad enough, but when no one steps in on behalf of those victims, the story takes a far more tragic turn. My st…
When God gets your attention. He speaks from a Godly source, he validates his word, and that word is final.
God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day. -Psalm 7:11, NKJV A common false teaching among Christians is one where anger is treated as sinful. This false teaching serves abusers. Abusers can appeal to this false teaching to manipulate situations and paint their victims as “sinful” for their anger. The question over why … Continue reading "Are you angry with the wicked, too?!"
Picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Image from Wallpapers.com) Born in a time of racial injustice, Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a charismatic Christian leader, advocating for civil rights through nonviolent means. His impassioned speeches, notably the iconic "I Have a Dream," resonated beyond his era, inspiring a global...
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Society is plagued by many injustices that affect individuals and communities alike. From systemic racism and economic inequality to environmental degradation and human rights violations, the list of social injustices seems endless. As these issues continue to grab headlines, there is a growing call for collective action. However, within the...
Amos was the earliest prophet whose words are preserved in the form of a book. He prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel somewhere between the years 760-750 B.C. Amos’ preaching took place du…
For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice…. -Psalm 11:7a, NIV Caring for faithful spouses is a justice issue, in my opinion. I know many issues in this world are related to the imbalance of justice. Adultery and adultery victims are not the only ones suffering from a world run through with injustice. Yet they are suffering injustices. If … Continue reading “Indifference to injustice is not a godly option”
“Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows” (Isaiah 1:17). God spoke through his servant Isaiah concerning the wickedness of hi…
“When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, o…
“But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap.” (Malachi 3:2) As a precursor to Chapter 3, in chapter 2 of Mal…
Yeshua said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) . Yeshua is the way to eternal life. That is clear. But what is the truth? Pontius Pilot, the governor of the Roman province of Judaea, asked Jesus the same question.
God’s justice is perfect and His dealing with the Ninevites reveals His longsuffering and then their deserved punishment.
This post was first published November 26, 2018. –ed. Have you ever considered the stark contrast between Judas Iscariot and the thief on the cross? One was a close disciple of Jesus Christ and gave three years of his life to the best, most intensive religious instruction available anywhere.But he lost his soul forever. The
“And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?” (Luke 18:7) Jesus shares a parable with his disciples regarding a persistent widow. This wi…
The concept of justice has filled thousands of volumes over the centuries. It would be foolish of me to attempt to cover this rather d…
I’m typically not a news junkie, but I’ve been mesmerized by all the events that have transpired since George Floyd’s murder. People’s reactions can’t always be easily…
Looks like we have something to talk about besides COVID-19. Unfortunately, none of it’s good. In the past week, we’ve been overwhelmed with two issues: Injustice Violence While some of…
“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God since we are under the same sente…
Few chapters in the Bible elicit as much controversy as Romans 9. The subject matter of God choosing to redeem one person over another—based solely on His sovereign choice—is an absolute affront to most modern sensibilities of fairness and justice. But the apostle Paul wasn’t bothered by those objections. In fact, he used the truth