Posts Tagged ‘ Justice ’

VerseD: Matthew 5:3

“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”

Matthew 5:3, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and the poor in spirit are aware of how oppressive sin is. God reaches out by the Holy Spirit to draw us to Christ and find freedom.

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, especially that all are oppressed by sin. When we focus too much on our sin and evil in the world, it is easy to be depressed, but focusing on Christ gives peace and hope.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:9

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

2 Corinthians 12:9, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and when we give ourselves over to His freedom from sin He can even use our weaknesses for good, perhaps as a bridge to others who are oppressed.

VerseD: Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.

Isaiah 1:17, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed. All are oppressed by sin, but some face more challenges. The Holy Spirit should move us in the love of Christ to seek justice in all things.

VerseD: Daniel 12:3

Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, which begins with knowing we don’t know everything but know the One who does. We ca lead others to His wisdom without humility.

VerseD: John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, remembering that we do not save people. Only Christ is truly the way to eternal life and forgiveness. We just share Him with everyone.

VerseD: James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:13, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Ephesians 2:18, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, because that is the example He gave when He died for Jews and Gentiles alike.

VerseD: Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.”

Mark 9:23, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. He empowers us to live like He did, and we can lead others to the salvation He gives us.

VerseD: Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.

Luke 16:10, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. Thinking we have it all figured out or are the only ones who can do things, or even those who don’t try, is wrong. We do all things for and through Christ.