Topical Encyclopedia Injustice, as a deviation from God's righteous standards, is addressed throughout the Bible with clear warnings and examples of divine retribution. The Scriptures consistently affirm that God is just and that He will not overlook acts of injustice. The punishment of injustice is a theme that underscores the moral order established by God and His commitment to uphold justice.Old Testament The Old Testament provides numerous instances where God punishes individuals and nations for acts of injustice. In the Law given to Moses, God explicitly commands His people to act justly. Leviticus 19:15 states, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." The Israelites were warned that failure to uphold justice would result in severe consequences. Deuteronomy 27:19 pronounces a curse: "Cursed is he who denies justice to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow." The prophets frequently spoke against the injustices of their time, warning of impending judgment. Isaiah 10:1-3 declares, "Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless. What will you do on the day of reckoning, when devastation comes from afar?" Here, the prophet Isaiah warns that those who commit injustice will face a day of reckoning. New Testament The New Testament continues the theme of divine justice and the punishment of injustice. Jesus Christ, in His teachings, emphasized the importance of justice and warned against hypocrisy and oppression. In Matthew 23:23 , Jesus rebukes the Pharisees: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former." The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of injustice, reminding believers that God will judge all unrighteousness. In Romans 2:8-9 , Paul writes, "But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Greek." Divine Justice and Final Judgment The Bible assures that ultimate justice will be served at the final judgment. Revelation 20:12 describes the scene: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." This passage underscores the certainty of divine justice, where all acts of injustice will be accounted for. Throughout Scripture, the punishment of injustice serves as a reminder of God's holiness and His unwavering commitment to righteousness. The biblical narrative consistently calls individuals and nations to repentance and justice, warning of the consequences of failing to adhere to God's standards. Torrey's Topical Textbook Proverbs 11:7When a wicked man dies, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perishes. Torrey's Topical Textbook Proverbs 28:8 Amos 5:11,12 Amos 8:5,8 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Library Injustice Shown Towards the Christians. Whether Sin Can be the Punishment of Sin? Whether the Judge Can Lawfully Remit the Punishment? Of the Injustice of a Judge, in Judging (Four Articles) Punishment is Constituted for the Sinning Nature that it May be ... Noxious Animals Worshipped by the Egyptians; Man by Arts an Evil ... The Sinner Stripped of his Vain Pleas. Whether Cruelty is Opposed to Clemency? Salvation Endurance Resources What does the Bible say about injustice? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about resentment? | GotQuestions.org How should a Christian view being “woke”? | GotQuestions.org Injustice: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Injustice of the Least Kind, Condemned Injustice: A Bad Example Leads To Injustice: Covetousness Leads To Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Injustice: God: Approves not of Injustice: God: Hears the Cry of Those Who Suffer Injustice: God: Provoked to Avenge Injustice: Intemperance Leads To Injustice: Saints should Bear, Patiently Injustice: Saints should Take No Vengeance For Injustice: Saints should Testify Against Injustice: Specially to be Avoided Towards: Servants Injustice: Specially to be Avoided Towards: The Poor Injustice: Specially to be Avoided Towards: The Stranger and Fatherless Injustice: The Wicked: Deal With Injustice: The Wicked: Judge With Injustice: The Wicked: Practise, Without Shame Related Terms |
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