The Bible’s command to do justice is clear. The concept of “justice,” however, is not explicitly defined, leaving many of us to adopt limiting or political definitions. However, we don’t need to generate our own definitions. As God often does, he models justice throughout Scripture, primarily through Jesus. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, stood for truth, and challenged people and structures that oppressed others. In other words, He treated people with the love and respect due them as beings made in God's image, addressing whatever kept them from the fullness of life (shalom) that God intends for us in every sphere.

 

Every believer needs this biblical definition of justice, and must answer God’s call to “do justice." When we do this, when we disadvantage ourselves to love and serve others by doing justice, people want to know our Jesus and praise our God (Matt. 5:16).