Justice: Do I Want it My Way or God's Way?
Psalm 11
In the LORD I take refuge;
how can you say to my soul,
“Flee like a bird to your mountain,
2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow;
they have fitted their arrow to the string
to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
3 if the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”1
4 The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD's throne is in heaven;
his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.
5 The LORD tests the righteous,
but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
6 Let him rain coals on the wicked;
fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the LORD is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds;
the upright shall behold his face.
you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
Today’s Truth
Justice and Enemies: Two words where anyone can miss the mark. I must consider God’s truth when I define them. And those definitions need to control my actions.
Discussion Questions
- How do you define justice?
- Who is your enemy, and what do you do with him or her? Is he or she truly an enemy?
- Have you considered that your answers to the first two questions may not line up with God’s views?
