Some of the greatest Heroes of Scripture, and of all time, are those who have "enforced justice." Of course, some see "justice" as a matter of opinion, or what is best for them. So God does give us instruction to guard against such thoughts. We find some people really got what justice was. David did. Solomon did. Jesus definitely did. Then we need to have a sense of how to "enforce." It is not always with the power of the sword or a left hook. Enforcing is not turning away from the oppressed or mistreated. It is speaking up. It is using the influence or authority we have in any setting to make sure people's God-given rights are upheld. It is not arrogantly demanding. It is Micah 6:8 :
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Sometimes the ones we have to enforce justice upon is ourselves - how we view and treat others. May we be someone's hero of justice today.
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