The way of justice is not a suggestion. It is a God-sized assignment for the life of anyone who endeavors to function fully in humanity with effectiveness. We never know when a justice opportunity may arise, but if we embrace as a personal mantra a neighbor complex, then we position ourselves for whatever comes our way. What is a neighbor complex, you might ask? It is a consciousness each of us can fulfill our best toward others by being a do-likewise neighbor. Here is the flip side of our consciousness, it can lead to the unintended consequence of creating hope in humanity for more likewise neighbors. If we have no expectation of good in and from others, we’ll never look for it. Good men can do evil things, but operating in the way of justice gives us opportunity to address the evil in a just way and appeal to the goodness that would otherwise be present. We are told in several scriptures, justice is the foundation; it is the foundation of God’s throne, it is the foundation of all God does, and all God’s ways are justice. With that being the case and humanity being created in His image, it leads one to believe the image should reflect the original. Jesus told the lawyer who originally questioned Him in the parable of the Samaritan, if you want eternal life, go do and be like the Samaritan…be a likewise neighbor. When we do, we establish justice in the earth. Justice becomes our way; our way becomes the way of God. The call out above is from Proverbs 8:20-21. There is a way! There is a path! Treasures are there and it is a part of your inheritance! The verse starts with I. Who is the I? It is God Himself. This is where He can be found. When we walk with God, all that is with Him becomes ours. What a promise! The last part of the verse bestows a promise upon anyone walking this way. Verse 21: granting an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries! On what path will you be found? Justice is the way; walk in it!
