There are lots of evil things going on in the world today, LOTS. I cannot imagine how people justify what they do. Yeah, we all get fed up with things. Yeah, we all know that things in this world aren't fair. Yeah, we all know that it seems that some folks are going to do all they can to take all they can from all they can. But, that doesn't give us the right to go out and mass-murder folks in the name of "justice".
If you look up the definition of justice, you will see that one of the meanings is, "a concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people." How are you exacting justice without peace? Now, I understand that there is a time and place for everything. However, causing terror and taking the lives of innocent people isn't justice.
Today's word is Zechariah 7:9, NIV, which reads, "This is what the LORD Almighty said: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'"
You aren't hearing this from me, the LORD Almighty said to administer true justice. I believe that means to do what is right peacefully and with respect for others. I have no doubt whatsoever that the punishment should fit the crime. I also have no doubt that you have to pay for what you've done. I also have no doubt that there is a right way to do those things, and taking matters into your own hands and harming innocent people isn't the way.
The reason true justice is so lacking in this world isn't because people don't care, it's lacking because people don't care about how their actions affect others. Yet, you can't administer true justice without considering the others involved.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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