Social Justice
“God + Individual + Society = ???”
“Violence and violence won’t solve anything”
“Everyone likes to say stay woke… but are they?
Social justice, what does that mean? While a literal meaning is the conflict between individual and society, it's actually whenever there's some sort of misunderstanding. A recent example is what has happened in the Black Lives Matter movement and the death of George Floyd. Injustice, unfortunately, happens more than we know. Now for some believers, social justice is the conflict between society, the individuals and The Father. Yup, what an equation. We are aware that God is not one for violence yet is one of peace.
The Bible is full of stories about the violence that was happening and what the lord taught about it. To break it down even to the simplest form, the commandment states to not kill. So what can we do during this time. In the book of Isaiah 1:17, it states: “Learn to do good. Treat people fairly. Punish those who hurt others. Speak up for the widows and orphans. Argue their cases for them in court.” In doing this we can say that in the book of Micah, it shows us the response
“Human, the Lord has told you what goodness is. This is what he wants from you: Be fair to other people. Love kindness and loyalty, and humbly obey your God.”
- Micah 6:8
Individual + society + god, what does this equation mean for you? It's not enough to ignore one and work with the rest. In a way we must work with all. In doing so we learn how to walk as the lord walks with his people during difficult times. During this week, reflect on how you practice the good outline in the Bible, how do let others know that everything will be fine when all they see is the negative. How do you let them know that after the storm there will be a rainbow as an outcome.
The Lord's ways of doing things and reuniting as a whole is greater than one can expect. As He has a union and by all necessary means we must seek it. Proverbs 31:8-9 “Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Help people who are in trouble. Stand up for what you know is right, and judge all people fairly. Protect the rights of the poor and those who need help.”