Well as I started my usual research path I knew from the first inquiry that I would need my dictionary close at hand. There is a very different meaning to what is referred to as Social Justice  compared to the view the Bible presents as Christian Justice, guess it is how you view it. First word that had me reaching for the dictionary was “egalitarianism.” For this discourse I will define it as a doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. Now it is my belief that there is an often common view that it is a case of the rich exploiting poor and is at times a force that causes division among people as we let emotions overcome judgement as to the root cause. When it becomes the cause of the social justice warriors and cultural expediency we find these “buzz words”: “income redistribution,” “property redistribution,” and “equality of outcome ” which in turn promotes a platform that transforms itself  into political, social, economic and civil rights agendas. It also brings to the forefront another factor that we are hearing about more and more each day. The darling of the social justice warriors “redistribution of wealth.” Nuff said, let’s move on to the Christian view with Biblical insight and guidance.

What is the Christian view of social justice? Christians believe that we serve a God of Justice. Deuteronomy 32:4. He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!

Within the biblical view are these descriptions which are meant to depict these avenues of needed justice… we should care for the fatherless, the widow and those people who the scripture refers to as a foreigner, exile, and alien. These folks have no way to fend for themselves and usually have no support system. Other points to be considered… This from Jesus… He makes known to his followers, Matthew 25:40  And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Also consider…“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” (James 1:27) So we do have an obligation and for christian believers a Godly and moral responsibility to care for those less fortunate. We all realize that there are none among us that are without sin. Sin is never a solitary thing, it affects all those around us and places us circumstances of great challenges. God in his wisdom and mercy has made provisions in the old and new covenants to care for these outcasts of society. God knows that, due to the fall, there will be widows, fatherless and sojourners in society, and He made provisions in the old and new covenants to care for these outcasts of society.You might say God put his stamp of approval on such actions by commanding us to go among the people and bring the gospel message to even the outcasts of society. 

Now to wrap all this together and up consider these points. The Bible and christian assessment of justice is much different than that of society. Our path is much more aimed at the individual than society in general and is fortified by this scripture…Matthew 22:39  A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ In this society today we christians find ourselves replaced or at least demoted to government and society and cultural changes… there is very little love in programs and agendas…Only the Mercy,Grace and Love of God through Jesus Christ can heal the suffering of sin and earthly trials. Christ is our Savior and only at His returning will God’s love and justice prevail.

Life is Good…God is Justice

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