Eternal Cost of Not Offering Justice

God's Urgent Call
Calling of Prophets

Moses and the Burning Bush

Matthew 25:41-46 The Message

41-43 “Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why? Because—
I was hungry and you gave me no meal,
I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
I was homeless and you gave me no bed,
I was shivering and you gave me no clothes,
Sick and in prison, and you never visited.’
44 “Then those ‘goats’ are going to say, ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or homeless or shivering or sick or in prison and didn’t help?’
45 “He will answer them, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you failed to do one of these things to someone who was being overlooked or ignored, that was me—you failed to do it to me.’
46 “Then those ‘goats’ will be herded to their eternal doom, but the ‘sheep’ to their eternal reward.”

For Reflection

Acting justly is an intimate act.  To be reputed for your acts of justice is one of the most valued personal attributes, gracious and humble. No other characteristic could be more righteous.  Acts of justice honor God.

Injustice results in social destruction.  Think about the human costs of injustice.  Think about the economic costs of injustice.  Think about the costs of insurrection injustice inspires.  Think of the suffering in countries which are defined by injustice.  It is always less expensive to act justly.

Pray

Pray that you will consider the implied justice of your thought and actions.  Pray that you will act justly in all your interactions.  Pray that just and righteous action will prevail. Pray for the equitable distribution of the world's resources.  Pray that all people will have the advantage of a life dominated by acts of justice.