Hosea 12
Maintain love and justice, v6.
Love we understand but justice is another thing.
We get confused with justice so easily.
We want justice.
We want things fair.
But what is this justice?
It is the identification of Christ who came and brought justice to the world.
Justice is to do. It is not a belief, but it is action.
It’s Hebrew word is mishpat which describes the emphasis being that of action.
It’s most basic meaning is to treat people fairly, with respect and honour, to treat them right.
The Bible especially says do justice to these 4 sets of people:-
The widow, the fatherless, the immigrant and the poor. (Zechariah 7)
Some leaders decide through their own hurts and insecurities to toughen up with people. They think they are being strong, but they are very weak. They violate justice. They rob the rights of people and soon God will rob them.
Why maintain justice? Why should we be concerned about these vulnerable people?
It is because God is concerned about them.
How we treat people is how we will be treat.
Missions Paul 