How can Psalm 10:15 inspire us to pray for justice in society? The Cry of Psalm 10:15 “Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found.” What the Verse Declares • “Break the arm” pictures God destroying the strength that enables evil to thrive • “Call him to account” affirms that the Lord personally brings hidden wrongdoing into the open • The whole petition trusts that God’s verdict is final and righteous How This Shapes Our Vision of Justice • Evil really exists, and Scripture treats it as a tangible, destructive force (Psalm 7:11; Habakkuk 1:13) • God’s justice is not abstract; He actively intervenes to protect the oppressed (Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 103:6) • Because His Word is true and literal, believers can pray with full confidence that He hears and answers (1 John 5:14) Scriptures Echoing the Same Heart • Isaiah 1:17 — “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow.” • Micah 6:8 — “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly…” • Romans 12:19 — “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” • Luke 18:7 — “He will certainly bring about justice for His chosen, who cry out to Him day and night.” Praying Psalm 10:15 Over Society • Ask the Lord to expose corruption that hides behind power or position • Seek the crippling of structures that enable violence, trafficking, or exploitation • Intercede for courts, lawmakers, and officers to render judgments aligned with God’s standards (Proverbs 21:1) • Call for genuine repentance in hearts that perpetrate injustice (Ezekiel 33:11) • Plead for comfort and restitution for victims and their families (Psalm 147:3) Praying With the Confidence Scripture Gives • God sees every hidden deed (Hebrews 4:13) • He promises to defend the helpless (Psalm 9:9-10) • He will one day judge all people with perfect equity (Acts 17:31) Living Consistently With Our Prayers • Speak truth in love when injustice surfaces (Ephesians 4:15) • Support ministries and policies that uphold life and dignity (Proverbs 31:8-9) • Model fairness and integrity in personal decisions (Leviticus 19:35-36) • Share the gospel of Christ, the only source of lasting heart change (2 Corinthians 5:17) Why We Keep Coming Back to Psalm 10:15 • The verse reminds us that prayer is not passive; it invites God’s powerful intervention • It guards us from despair by fixing our eyes on the righteous Judge • It fuels perseverance, knowing that every cry for justice echoes the very heart of God, who will make all things right in His perfect time |
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