Issue 1787 – Justice? – August 12, 2025
Here in Canada and the United States, we have a very complex system of courts, laws, and people to fill those roles, supported by a myriad of agencies with the mandate to enforce those laws.
We both have legal systems, based on following the laws of the land and their interpretation by supposedly wise and learned men and women.
Often, these systems get things right. Equally often, perhaps more often so, the courts get it wrong.
We do not have a justice system. The dispensing of justice is secondary to following the law.
Sometimes the courts dispense justice, but that is a secondary goal. It explains why serial offenders are often released within hours, murderers go free, the wealthy have one form of protection, and the poor another.
Our systems are still far better than those found in most nations. I’m grateful that we have them, but I am under no illusion that they can be counted on to give us justice.
True justice is only going to occur when the Lord returns. It is there that every deed and motive will be revealed. It is there that justice from an omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), perfectly wise judge will rule.
There will be no hiding, no loopholes, no high-powered attorneys to obscure the truth. The judge will ensure that everyone receives the just reward (or punishment) for their actions.
True justice will prevail.
Christians will escape the wrath of God for our sin and rebellion, but not because we deserve to. It is because Jesus has already paid the price for us. Without His sacrifice and God’s mercy, we would stand condemned with the rest.
As one source describes it, “God embodies both justice and mercy, meaning He is committed to doing what is right while also showing compassion and forgiveness. These attributes are not contradictory; rather, they work together to reflect His perfect character and desire for restoration.”
It’s why Paul could write: I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:12-16
True justice will prevail. Rights will be wronged. The wicked will be punished. What a day that will be.
Praise the God who will make all things right and yet has compassion and mercy on those who will accept His gift.
Hallelu Yah (Praise God)
Be blessed,
Kevin
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