February 7, 2009

Many say God is unjust-either downright vengeful or that He just doesn't care what happens in this world. Look at the troubles we face such as wars, economic collapse, and crime. Many would say these are punishments from an angry God or that God doesn't care about His creation. Have you run into an angry person who spewed their venom on you and you were left standing there thinking what did I do to deserve this? I hear a lot of people blaming God for the injustices of life.

If we look closely at these things though who is truly unjust? Wars are caused by men in a bid for power and domination. Our economic troubles have many and varied causes but they can all be condensed into a severe case of greed. What is the impetus behind almost all crime but a feeling of undeserved entitlement or just an angry heart that wants to hurt others. Who is unjust?

God holds a standard of holiness up to us and promises that if we will turn from sin He will give us a new heart and spirit within. Let us be like David who said, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10) If we all did this what a different world we would live in!

Ezekiel 18:21-32; 2 Corinthians 4:6