Archive for 'Justice'

The Benevolent Landowner

Matthew 20: 1-16 Ezek 34:1-11 / Psa 23 … are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus the last will be first, and the first will be last. (Matthew 20:16) Though unfair at first it would seem, Who can ever fathom God’s ways? Not by merits are we redeemed, But only by His loving grace. [...]

Heaven Under Siege

Matthew 11: 11-15 Isa 41: 13-20 / Psa 145 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence are taking it by force. (Matthew 11:12) Our voices shall not be silenced, For justice and truth we shall stand; Peace will overcome violence, For God’s [...]

God’s Justice and Mercy

Luke 18: 1-8 Wis 18: 14-16;19:6-9 / Psa 105 And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? (Luke 18:7) Let us pray for our judges today, That justice prevail in our land; That in truth and compassion they may Always be guided by God’s [...]

Of Justice and God’s Judgment

Luke 11: 42-46 Rom 2: 1-11 / Psa 62 Woe also to you lawyers! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not lift a finger to ease them. (Luke 11: 46) What laws on earth could guarantee Our passage to eternity? Man-made laws have been man’s burden, Roadblocks on [...]

God’s Brand of Justice

Matthew 20: 1-16 Jgs 9:6-15 / Psa 21 What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Don’t I have the right to do as I please with my money? Why be envious of my generosity? (Matthew 20:14-15) Though unfair at first it would seem, Who can ever fathom God’s ways? [...]

Getting Even

Matthew 5: 38-42 2 Cor. 6: 1-10 / Psa 98 If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. (Matthew 5:39) Revenge torments my soul and mind, When justice is all that I seek . . . Help me Lord in my heart to find Your grace to turn the [...]