Justice And Compassion
Justice and kindness are strongly ingrained in people, making a community that shows how much God wants things to be fair and good.
A lot of different biblical lessons are used in this chapter to look at the divine command to seek justice and care for the poor.
Advocating For Justice
Many places in the Bible say that people should fight for justice, and it sounds like God’s heartbeat. As keepers of His truth and righteousness, we have the holy duty to stand up for those who are being mistreated and protect those who are being left out.
Defending The Oppressed
Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV) – “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
Psalm 82:3-4 (NIV) – “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
Proverbs 21:15 (NIV) – “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
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Seeking Justice With Mercy
But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.”
Zechariah 7:9 (NIV) – “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.”
Micah 7:18 (NIV) – “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
Showing Compassion To Others
Compassion lies at the core of Christ’s ministry, as He demonstrated boundless love and empathy towards the broken-hearted and downtrodden.
As His followers, we are called to emulate His example, extending compassion to those who are suffering and in need.
The Good Samaritan Parable
Luke 10:30-37 (NIV) – The Parable of the Good Samaritan, where a Samaritan demonstrates compassion by caring for a wounded stranger, regardless of ethnic or religious differences.
Compassion In Action
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) – “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV) – “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
