Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the righteous judge and the source of all justice. As I write to you today, my heart is moved by the cries of the world—cries for justice amid suffering, division, and inequity. In every age, the people of God are called to reflect His righteousness, to bear witness to His mercy, and to labor for His kingdom, where justice and peace embrace (Psalm 85:10). It is this sacred calling that I wish to address with you now.
Justice Rooted in God
Justice is not a fleeting ideal of human invention but a divine attribute flowing from the very nature of God. The prophet Micah declares, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). To act justly is to align our hearts, hands, and voices with the will of our Creator, who lifts up the oppressed, defends the widow and the orphan, and sets the captive free (Psalm 146:7-9).
In Christ, we see justice perfected. He did not wield power to condemn but laid down His life to redeem. On the cross, the justice of God met the mercy of God, reconciling us to Him and to one another (Romans 3:25-26). This is the foundation of our pursuit of justice—not vengeance, not domination, but the restoration of what is broken, the healing of what is wounded, and the flourishing of all God’s children.
The Call to Justice Today
Dear friends, we live in a world where justice is often distorted. The powerful exploit the weak, the innocent suffer, and truth is traded for convenience. Yet, we are not without hope, for the Spirit of God dwells within us, empowering us to be agents of His justice. The Apostle James reminds us that faith without works is dead (James 2:17). To profess Christ is to pursue justice—not as the world gives, but as the kingdom demands.
I urge you, therefore, to consider the marginalized in your midst: the poor, the stranger, the prisoner, and the voiceless. Jesus teaches us, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Justice begins in the small acts of compassion—the cup of water given, the wound bound up, the dignity restored. Yet it extends also to the structures of society, where we must advocate for laws and practices that reflect God’s righteousness rather than human greed.
Justice Tempered by Mercy
Let us never forget that our pursuit of justice must be tempered by mercy. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). We are all sinners saved by grace, and our call is not to condemn but to call forth repentance and renewal. When we confront injustice, let us do so with courage, but also with love, seeking not retribution but reconciliation wherever possible. For the Lord Himself desires that none should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
A Communal Witness
Justice is not the task of one, but of many. As the body of Christ, we are bound together—across nations, races, and tongues—to bear witness to God’s kingdom. Let our churches be sanctuaries of justice, where the weary find rest, the wronged find advocates, and the repentant find forgiveness. Let our voices rise in unity to proclaim that the reign of God is near, a reign where “righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne” (Psalm 97:2).
An Invitation to Prayer and Action
I invite you, beloved, to join me in prayer for a world aching for justice. Pray for those who suffer, for those who govern, and for the Church, that we may be faithful stewards of this divine mandate. But let our prayers lead us to action—feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, speaking truth to power, and walking humbly with our God.
May the Holy Spirit guide us, may Christ our Righteous King strengthen us, and may the Father’s love sustain us as we labor together for justice in His name. I impart to you my apostolic blessing: may you be filled with the peace of Christ, the wisdom of the Spirit, and the courage of the saints.