What About Injustice?

There is so much injustice in the world and it seems all we ever do is sweep it under the rug. For if it isn't happening to you, well then, I want no part if it.

I think this is the cruelest thing we as Christians let keep happening. God left us in charge of this esrth and we need to get down on our knees and partition the head Judge to make a motion to change how things are done.

The evil getting away with everything is observed. It is time for the game changers to arise and take thier plave in the battlefield and said the buck stops here.

We don't have to live like this. The world is tired of being walked on. It is crying out for the glory of God to appear; and when that day comes, the unjust will be no more...or the rapture will take place. I'm okay with either. I just long for change in a mixed up kind of world.

God Bless.

What About Injustice? Leah DiPascal Today’s Reading: Ecclesiastes 8 Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 (NIV) "Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow." I used to watch the news all the time. Nowadays, I find myself avoiding it. It's not that I don't want to know what's going on in the world. But so much of the reporting seems to be about hatred, destruction and death. It's disturbing. In today's reading of Ecclesiastes 8, Solomon notices something that disturbs and troubles him. He calls it meaningless and struggles to make sense of what he sees. After witnessing the burials of a few wicked men, he notes how they were praised by others in the very places where they committed evil deeds Their wrongdoings seemed to have no consequences. Instead of punishment, they were rewarded with fine eulogies. (Ecclesiastes 8:10) Solomon also noticed that those who were living godly lives were receiving"what the wicked deserve" while the "wicked get what the righteous deserve" (Ecclesiastes 8:14). From His perspective, these situations seemed puzzling and completely opposite of how he believed life should be. We might wonder the same as we look out into the world and see injustice all around us. How can one person walk free from a crime he willingly commits and another person face a life sentence for a crime he didn't commit? How can a co-worker who steals from the company get promoted, while an honest and dedicated employee receives a significant pay cut? How can a repetitive drunk driver be released on bond while a mom with little ones gets a costly ticket for accidentally parking the wrong way on a secluded street? In today's economy, it may seem like the wicked are prospering and increasing in number. They don't seem to fear God one bit. They don't live uprightly. They create disorder and destruction. All the while, those who live with integrity and honor God often seem to endure one hardship after another. One setback after another. One disappointment after another. This doesn't seem fair. Why doesn't God punish the wicked now? Just like Solomon, we can be troubled by all the injustice we witness. We may fret, become frustrated or angry if we simply focus on the here and now. Like Solomon, we must have faith in God and trust His justice will be done in His own timing. (Ecclesiastes 8:12-13) For righteousness and justice are the foundation to God's throne. (Psalm 89:14; Psalm 33:5) He is against injustice and will bring judgment to all. (Isaiah 59:14-15; Isaiah 30:18-19; Ecclesiastes 3:17) In fact, He has already set the date. Will the world be ready? (Acts 17:31; 1 Peter 4:4-5; Revelation 6:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15) It's important that we trust the Lord will right every wrong in due time. Until that happens, our responsibility is to share the love and truth of Jesus with others as we wait on Him. (Hosea 12:6; John 5:22) Instead of always looking outward when it comes to injustice, we must start by looking inward. The truth is … because of sin, we've not only experienced injustice, but we've also used it on others through partiality, prejudice and unfairness. It's hard to admit but we've made mistakes too, in many ways. If we want our lives to reflect justice, then let’s begin by fearing God like Solomon suggested. (Ecclesiastes 8:12) As we seek to do His will, let's continue to love and pray for the salvation of others, so that when the day of His judgment arrives, there will hopefully be more who will receive His just rewards, instead of punishment. Prayer: Lord God, look deep into my heart and expose any injustice in me. Replace the seeds of partiality with seeds of unity and love. Remove all thorns of prejudice and skepticism. Help me do what is right when I'm tempted to do what is wrong. Teach me to act justly, to love mercy and walk humbly with You. In Jesus' name, amen. More Moments: Solomon mentions in Ecclesiastes 8:12 the importance of fearing God, but what does that mean? Read More Reading Progress First 5 Teaching Read Ecclesiastes 8 My Moment: Share one small way you can help decrease injustice in your own community. Add My Moment