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Most Christians are familiar with Micah 6:8 and God’s command to “do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly” with Him. But, what does it mean to “do justice?” The word “justice” is thrown around a good bit these days, so we need to understand this concept from a Biblical perspective so we can properly practice it in our lives.
Further, there is a temptation to seek fairness and equity in our homes, schools and churches but to neglect the pursuit of justice in public life. But, kingdom of God justice applies in the pew and in the public square. In this sermon preached at First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, I focused on Amos 5 to make a Biblical case for public justice; and, I shared some practical examples on how to pursue Biblical justice in our current cultural moment. Thanks to Pastor Steve Yeaton for the invitation to speak, and this sermon was part of a series on kingdom of God justice modeled after Tim Keller’s book Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just.
Outline:
- Justice for Just Us?
- Whose Justice?
- Be Judgmental
Key Takeaways:
- Key lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.’s ministry.
- If justice just sits in a pew, it causes the world to say “pew” (p-yoo).
- A reflection on the last three words of the Pledge of Allegiance, “justice for all.”