The term “justice” in Greek was κρίσις (krisis) and meant a legal decision, a judgment determining guilt or innocence, a verdict, a decision, or an evaluation.
There’s two kinds of “justice” that Jesus brings!
To the proud in spirit, the feeling and brokenness avoidant, the arrogant, the unrighteous, the merciless, the tainted in heart, the conflict makers, and the persecutors, Jesus brings a justice that would expose, convict, plunge into guilt, plunge into confusion, and confound. Jesus and the gospel throughout history has brought a justice to the nations which points out corruption, greed, immorality, hatred, prejudice, envy, idolatry, selfishness, elitism, dishonesty, overindulgence, consumerism, individualism, tribalism and more!
But;
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the humble,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. (Matt. 5:4-10)
If you’re aware of your sin, if you’re aware of your need, if you’re aware of your brokenness, if you’re aware of your pride, if you long for something better for yourself, for others, and for the world, if you feel the pain of others, if you don’t wanna lie to yourself but wanna see yourself clearly, if you want to bring peace where there is division and hatred, if you are one of the oppressed, hated, misunderstood and mistreated for the sake of His Name and His righteousness and His love, Jesus says; “The Kingdom of Heaven is yours!!!!”
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