How's this for clear and uncompromising: “Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue.”
In Deuteronomy 16, Moses warns the people that corruption happens when we twist what is right. Partiality replaces fairness, and self-interest takes the place of faithfulness. In the Bible, injustice is never just a political failure. It is always a spiritual one.
It's draining to keep track of the hypocrisy that comes along with our political rhetoric. It doesn't honor God to use the Bible as a shield for wrongdoing. For example, Christians often misuse passages like Romans 13 to defend whatever authority benefits them. “Be subject to governing authorities,” Paul says. But he never gives a blank check for injustice. Paul was imprisoned by unjust rulers. The early church resisted commands that contradicted God’s justice. This submission never meant silence in the face of oppression.
Romans 13 describes God’s desire for authorities to serve the good of all people. Not to crush the vulnerable and poor in spirit. When the powers that be protect corruption or excuse cruelty, it no longer reflects God’s design. So, to obey God sometimes means courageously challenging what stands against God’s heart.
This is why Deuteronomy insists on justice. Because justice leads to life.
God’s goal has always been for our lives to flourish. That means communities where people are safe, heard, and valued. Where the poor are protected, and where truth is honored. When and where justice flows, life grows. When injustice takes the forefront, life withers.
Justice is not a trend, a movement, or a hashtag. It is the fruit of faithful hearts seeking God. I am always moved by the line in the worship song "Break my heart for what breaks yours." May that be a starting place for us, letting God's heart break ours so that we cannot stand for anything less than justice, and only justice.
Stay blessed...john | 
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