There is an essential decision that we all need to make in life—and the sooner we make it, the better. This choice defines our peace, our direction and the way we react to the injustices of the world.

If you postpone this decision, you will face suffering, anguish, anxiety and hurt. However, if you act now, you can find tranquillity and balance. And what decision is that? Decide what justice you really believe in: in the justice of God, in the justice of men or in your own justice.

Believing in God’s justice is an act of faith

Those who believe in God, naturally, should trust in His justice. However, in practice, many Christians have stopped believing in it. Although the Bible states that “God is a righteous judge” (Psalms 7:11) and that “revenge is mine, says the Lord” (Romans 12:19), we see more and more people seeking human justice – flawed, corruptible and limited.

The Word of God teaches us: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21). However, many ignore this principle and prefer to fight on their own. This attitude reveals a lack of faith in divine justice.

Human justice is necessary, but limited

Yes, judges and laws are necessary. The Bible instructs the people of Israel to establish upright judges who will judge impartially (Deuteronomy 1:9-17). However, we know that, in practice, this does not always happen.

Human justice serves to address social and civil issues, especially since not everyone believes in God. But among those who have faith, the criteria must be another: trust in the Father’s justice.

Paul’s call: suffering the harm is an act of faith

The apostle Paul reprimanded the Christians of Corinth for resorting to secular courts. He wrote:

But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why do you not rather accept wrong? Why do you not rather let yourselves be cheated? No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren! (1 Corinthians 6:6-8)

In other words, Paul says that it is absurd that two supposed brothers, who have the same father, need to go to an unfaithful judge, that is, one who does not believe in God, to judge their cases.

Paul invites us to act as true followers of Jesus: endure injustice with faith, trusting that God will do justice at the right time.

Jesus’ teaching: breaking the cycle of injustice

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught:

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. (Matthew 5:38-41)

These words are not weakness, but spiritual strength. Suffering the harm is breaking the cycle of evil. When we respond to evil with good, we demonstrate true faith.

God uses injustices to manifest His justice. Just look at the heroes of faith: Abraham faced Sarah’s infertility; the people of Israel suffered in Egypt; and yet, God turned every pain into victory.

Suffering injustice can be pleasing to God

Peter wrote:

For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. (1 Peter 2:19)

When you endure suffering with conscience and faith, you show that you trust God above all. This pleases the Lord, because it makes room for Him to act.

But when you take justice into your own hands, you are saying to God: “I don’t need Your justice.” And, at that moment, it closes the doors for the divine action.

The final decision: God’s justice or self-righteousness?

Ultimately, it comes down to a choice: either you trust in God’s justice and hope in Him, or you follow your own flawed and imperfect justice.

To believe in divine justice is to swallow pride, give the other cheek and walk the second mile. It’s a sacrifice, yes, but a sacrifice pleasing to God.

So, reflect: do you really believe in God’s justice? Or do you still trust in the justice of men – or your own?

The decision is yours. And the sooner you take it, the more peace and direction you will have in your life.

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