Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, God is depicted as a just and righteous being who is deeply concerned with justice and fairness. Injustice, therefore, is an affront to His character and His divine order. Throughout Scripture, God is shown to be provoked to avenge acts of injustice, demonstrating His commitment to righteousness and His protective nature over the oppressed and marginalized.Divine Justice and Righteousness God's nature is inherently just, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, which states, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This foundational aspect of God's character means that He cannot tolerate injustice and is moved to act against it. God's Response to Injustice The Bible provides numerous examples of God being provoked to avenge injustice. In the book of Exodus, God hears the cries of the Israelites who are oppressed under Egyptian bondage. Exodus 3:7-8 records, "The LORD said, 'I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians.'" Here, God is moved to act against the injustice perpetrated by the Egyptians. Prophets and Divine Retribution The prophets frequently spoke of God's impending judgment on nations and individuals who perpetuated injustice. In Isaiah 61:8 , God declares, "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In My faithfulness, I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them." This passage underscores God's commitment to avenging injustice and establishing justice. God's Avenging Nature in the Psalms The Psalms often reflect on God's role as an avenger of injustice. Psalm 9:7-8 states, "But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity." This imagery of God as a righteous judge reinforces His active role in addressing and rectifying injustice. New Testament Affirmation The New Testament continues this theme, affirming God's avenging nature against injustice. In Romans 12:19 , Paul writes, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.'" This passage encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate justice rather than seeking personal retribution. God's Justice in Revelation The book of Revelation provides a vivid portrayal of God's final judgment against all forms of injustice. Revelation 6:10 captures the cry of the martyrs, "And they cried out in a loud voice, 'How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?'" This plea is met with the assurance that God will indeed avenge and bring justice. Conclusion Throughout Scripture, God is consistently portrayed as a defender of justice, provoked to avenge acts of injustice. His actions against injustice are a testament to His righteous character and His unwavering commitment to uphold justice and protect the oppressed. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 12:5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, said the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffs at him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Of Some Commands of God, and of Patience. A Jealous God How, after the Death of Joshua their Commander, the Israelites ... Titus when the Jews were not at all Mollified by his Leaving Off ... Christian Meekness Exposition of the Moral Law. That the Fast of Lent is not Sufficient to Make us Competent to ... Of Civil Government. The Doctrine The Pharisee and the Publican 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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