Justice

For those of you who haven't read the news article I just posted--read that first (or at least skim it). This is a follow-up, so to speak.

Many Christian organizations in Cambodia and other parts of the world are fighting for justice for those who aren't being given justice. Some Christians, however, act as if it is not our duty to defend the rights of others--that we can simply live in complacency and as long as we don't actively pervert justice, we can let perverted justice go forward. I, however, strongly disagree with that viewpoint. Here's why:

Exodus 23:6 "Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.”

Deuteronomy 27:19 "Cursed is the man who withholds justice from the alien, the fatherless or the widow."

Psalm 11:7 “For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face.”

Psalm 89:14 “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.”

Psalm 140:12 “I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.”

Psalm 106:3 “Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.” [italics added]

Isaiah 1:17 “learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” [italics added]

Amos 5:15 “Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts.” [italics added]

Amos 5:24 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”