Justice and the Prophets
God Requires Justice
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Consequences for Injustice
Matthew 25:41-46 New International Version
41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’
45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
For Reflection
Look at the picture which accompanies this study carefully, observantly, and with a heedful heart. What more do you need to know? One of the most crucial Christian imperatives is to help make the lives of all people livable. Working for justice, in any form, is never an option for a Christian.
Pray
Pray and contemplate your participation in the righteous life that Christ expects of you. Pray for direction and wait silently and patiently. Serving others is the most important prayer you can offer to God.
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