The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked. Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.” —Psalm 58:10-11 Imprecatory psalms are difficult to understand. Here are two comments that help us: … More Thankfully recognize God’s just displeasure
Romans 2:1-4 states: Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge … More Just judgment deserved. Rich kindness received.
“While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.”—1 Peter 2:23 John Piper, in a sermon “How To Suffer for Doing What Is Right” Here is one of the most important keys to how patient endurance of unjust … More Piper: God will have the last say. I defer to God.
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.” —Luke 11:42 John Piper, in a sermon, “These You Ought to Have Done Without Neglecting the Others” What speaks so loudly to me … More Justice issues are money issues.
God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver … More Spurgeon: When the dispensers of law have dispensed with justice
Why are you reading Revelation this month? There are a multitude of different interpretations of the symbols and prophecies found in this book. I read many different commentaries, each with their view on what the seven bowls of wrath mean. While others may take a keen interest in exactly what is meant, I believe … More God is Just and True and Holy
Let me be weighed in a just balance, and let God know my integrity! Job 31:6 Job is willing to have his life actions be placed on a scale….and not just any scale, in the balances of God. God’s balance is a just balance. Job is confident that if he comes out on the short end, he is … More Are you counting on your good deeds to outweigh your bad deeds?
Jeremiah 51: 20 “You are my hammer and weapon of war: with you I break nations in pieces; with you I destroy kingdoms; 21 with you I break in pieces the horse and his rider; with you I break in pieces the chariot and the charioteer; 22 with you I break in pieces man and woman; with you … More The Master Carpenter
John Piper, in a sermon “How To Suffer for Doing What Is Right” [1 Peter 2]Verse 23: “While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.” Here is one of the most important keys to how patient endurance of … More Suffering unjustice? Defer to God
Fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, for I am with you. I will make a full end of all the nations to which I have driven you, but of you I will not make a full end. I will discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you … More Loving Discipline
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