The Bible speaks clearly about justice, righteousness, and the care of the oppressed. However, the modern concept of “social justice” often includes ideologies that conflict with Scripture. Biblical justice is not based on group identity, redistribution, or human philosophy, but on God’s righteous standard.
God is just:
“For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.” (Psalm 11:7)
He commands His people to do justice:
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
True justice is impartial:
“You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness you shall judge your neighbor.” (Leviticus 19:15)
Scripture calls for defending the vulnerable:
“Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8–9)
Justice in Scripture is always tied to truth and righteousness. It does not pit groups against each other, promote envy, or rely on man-made standards. The gospel addresses injustice at its root… sin. This offers the only true hope for transformation.
Jesus upheld justice but never joined political movements. He addressed sin, healed the broken, and called for repentance:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to preach the gospel to the poor… to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” (Luke 4:18)
The early church cared for widows, orphans, and the poor without abandoning truth:
“Pure and undefiled religion before God… is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27)
Christians must pursue justice, but it must be God’s justice. Rooted in Scripture, executed with compassion, and centered on the gospel of Christ.
