Below, you will find a story shared by Danny Williams that emphasizes the life changing effects of God’s Justice. “Something that comes to mind while considering the concept of ‘justice’ is a story about the Dalit, known as ‘the untouchable’ in India. Mahatma Gandhi represented them as Harjins, the ‘mud hut people.’ In Hindu…
My Perspective of Justice How would one define biblical or divine justice? Justice can simply be defined as “what should be.” Therefore, as we add the term “biblical” or “divine” as modifiers, we are indicating that God and His Word are the standards to what should be. As we journey through the entire counsel of…
By missionary, Kevin Sneed In John 18:38 Pilate asks, “What is truth?” Like many today, Pilate was expressing skepticism in objective truth. Jesus had just brought up the concept of truth, but Pilate would not engage the conversation. With his rhetorical question, he dismissed the truth that Jesus wished to convey. Your truth is not…
Injustice in Modern Africa Joe Delport – Regional Director of Southern Africa When considering the IPHC theme, “We Prayerfully Value Justice,” I want to reflect on the many injustices which prevail in the world where I live. Justice, for many people, refers to fairness. But while justice is important to almost everyone, it means different…
WHY DO WE VALUE JUSTICE? Simple. Because God values justice. From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures bear continual witness to God’s concern for justice. God declares that one of His purposes in choosing Abraham is so that he may teach his children and household to “do justice” (Genesis 18:19). The laws God gives to His…
Key verses: Isaiah 61: 1-4 A Heart Like His Jesus said….. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…..” There is great need in our world today! Almost seven years ago, I began volunteering with a new non-profit ministry, reaching out to prostituted women on the streets in Berlin, Germany’s Red-Light District. Prostitution has been…
