Justice restores the community to the way God envisioned it in the beginning. For those who aren’t allergic to the phrase, let’s call it “social justice.” (Before you slam the book closed or throw your Kindle against the wall, “social” is simply a modifier to clarify that we’re not talking about justice for “just us,” as in you and me.) The justice that God calls for is for “Us” (the universal “Us,” i.e., all of us).
Mercy-filled people not only feel the pain of others but are moved to action in an effort to relieve their suffering. They work to renew the world in keeping with the model bequeathed to us by Jesus. Our work will be complete when he returns to join heaven and earth. In the meantime, our mercy-filled lives are previews of coming attractions!
[An excerpt from my book WHAT ON EARTH? Considering the Social Implications of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount]
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