Injustice
Summary
The violation of right and equity, which Scripture uniformly condemns as contrary to God's character and will.
☩Divine Opposition
God is utterly opposed to injustice in all its forms. He is a God of justice who cannot be bribed, who shows no partiality, and who defends the cause of the fatherless and widow. Injustice in human courts and commerce provokes His wrath because it contradicts His nature.
☩Social Manifestations
The prophets denounced the injustice pervading Israelite society: false scales in commerce, bribes in courts, oppression of the poor, exploitation of workers. Amos thundered against those who 'sold the righteous for silver and the poor for a pair of shoes.' Such systemic injustice brought national judgment.
☩Called to Justice
God requires His people to 'do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.' Pure religion includes visiting orphans and widows in their affliction. The new covenant community is to embody the justice that the old covenant nation failed to maintain.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Injustice," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).