God is Just

Deuteronomy 32:4 – “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.”

In a world overtaken with corruption and compromise, there is a source of truth and justice; it is found in the living God, “just and right is he.” Words that help explain the meaning of just are right, lawful, and equal. God is morally right and righteous in all that He does. Friendships, fears, flatteries, or false information may influence men and thus pervert justice. However, God – because of His holy character and perfect nature – will always act justly. The Lord God is a righteous Judge.

Because God is just, He establishes and imposes just laws and then executes them righteously. He will give to everyone what is due. Because He is just, He is impartial in His judgment. God cannot be deceived, and it would be futile to attempt to bribe Him. “God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). We may not always understand or fully agree with God’s judgments, but He is always right and just.

God is just in the penalties He exacts for transgression. “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Because He is just, He requires that proper payment be made for sin. Also, He allows a substitute to pay for the sin of another. Thus, His Son made the just payment for our sins through His death on the cross and completely satisfied the law of God. The penalty has been paid in full and God can and will forgive the sins of those who accept His payment – the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross.

The moral character and weakness of men today have resulted in a dearth of justice. In our current political climate, many government leaders are for sale and will champion any cause that wins them favor. Even in the arena of professing Christians, truth has fallen in the streets. There is a great need for men and women of justice and integrity who look to the Rock for wisdom. Thank God, there is a day coming when Jesus Christ will return to this earth and will judge the world in righteousness.