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“He looked for justice, but it turned out that there was injustice” (Isaiah 5:7).
1, 2. How do many people react to injustices, and what might we ask ourselves?
Many people are outraged to see so many injustices and, with the aim of changing things, they join social movements and support campaigns, demonstrations or political leaders who promise to fight against them.
Furthermore, when we see the suffering caused by injustice, we may ask ourselves, “How should I react? Is there anything I can do now to improve the situation?”
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
In our times, we are witnessing countless injustices. For example, people are mistreated because of their economic status, their culture, or their race. And it's natural to feel outrage. We might ask ourselves, "What should I do? Is there anything I can do to improve the situation?"
John 17:16 reminds us that we are not of this world in which we live. And, since we live in an imperfect system, only the Kingdom of God will bring the necessary conditions to eliminate injustice.
Driven by outrage at injustice, many people join social movements because they believe this will bring about change. They support campaigns, demonstrations, and perhaps political leaders who promise to fight against these injustices.
Knowing what the Bible teaches, we try to follow Jesus' example. We realize that it is not within our power to change the situation, but rather to let Jehovah and Jesus, with their wisdom, restore order.
We want to know how we should act or if there is anything we can do in the face of injustice. In this article, we're going to do something very interesting: first, we'll see what Jehovah and Jesus—who are our role models—feel, what they promise us, and then what we can do.
Jehovah and Jesus hate injustice.
3. Why is it natural for us to feel indignant at injustices? (Isaiah 5:7).
It is natural for us to feel indignant at injustice because Jehovah created us in his image, and he loves righteousness and justice. Since God never commits injustice and does not want anyone to commit it, when we see others suffering unjustly, we react with indignation.
Furthermore, as Isaiah 5:7 shows, Jehovah himself hears the “cry of distress” of those who are mistreated, confirming that injustice is totally contrary to his nature and, therefore, also to ours.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because Jehovah created us in his image, and he loves righteousness and justice. Jehovah never commits injustice and does not want anyone to commit it.
Isaiah 5:7 shows that, in the prophet Isaiah's day, Jehovah heard the cry of anguish from the Israelites who were being mistreated. He could not condone such behavior, for he is a God who loves righteousness and justice. And, since we have been created in his image, it is natural that we too should have the same feelings as Jehovah: that we should rebel against injustice and desire that all things be more just.
Jehovah also wants us to have that attitude toward justice. For example, Micah 6:8 says that one of the things he expects of us is that we practice justice.
Deuteronomy 32:4 says, “He is the Rock, everything he does is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a faithful God who never commits injustice. He is just and upright.” Therefore, it is natural that we too feel bad in the face of injustice, because we are created in his image and likeness.
Since Jehovah made us in his image, we reflect—albeit imperfectly—his love for what is right. That is why, when we see someone being treated cruelly or the weak being abused, something in us reacts. Jehovah’s heart is like that too: sensitive, upright, and pure.
Isaiah 5:5 and 5:13 show that Jehovah is not swayed by feelings. In the world, many people are willing to impose a certain degree of justice on a stranger, but when it comes to a family member or someone close to them, they hesitate to do so. But Jehovah does not act that way. He said that he would send his people into exile precisely because they had not behaved as they should have and had not lived up to expectations.
It's normal to feel bad sometimes when we see injustice. Since Jehovah never commits injustice and doesn't want anyone to, we should see it that way too. So, what we need to do is try to control ourselves, because Jehovah controls himself even when he sees injustice; he has absolute control. So we, too, need to work on that: on controlling ourselves.
4. What does the story of the man with a paralyzed hand teach us about Jesus? (See also the image.)
The story of the man with a paralyzed hand teaches us that Jesus loves justice and has compassion for those who suffer. He did not hesitate to heal the man, showing his desire to alleviate suffering.
Furthermore, Jesus was deeply hurt by the reaction of the religious leaders, for whom adhering to their rigid interpretation of the law was more important than helping someone in need. This revealed the hardness of their hearts and demonstrates that Jesus detests injustice and a lack of mercy.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It shows us how Jesus also loved justice and hated injustice, because he healed this man whose hand was paralyzed. However, the religious leaders were callous; they didn't care. In fact, they were angry with Jesus because for them it was more important to follow a rigid interpretation of the Law than to help this suffering man. Jesus Christ was deeply hurt by their attitude.
This story offers a valuable lesson. It demonstrates that Jesus did not ignore human suffering in order to uphold strict rules, but rather acted with compassion and justice. We too must do the same; therefore, we must emphasize "empathy," which is what we must show to others and to our dear brothers and sisters: putting ourselves in their shoes and doing all we can for them.
The account in Mark 3:1-6 shows how Jesus acted. First, he asked them a question to get their opinion and to see what was in their hearts. But they completely disagreed with what Jesus did. Jesus taught them a lesson, but it didn't help them at all, because the account says that when they left, they began plotting to kill Jesus. Their hearts were so hardened that compassion didn't move them to do what was right.
Mark 3:5 says that Jesus looked at them with indignation and was deeply hurt by their hard hearts. That's what the image shows us; his expression reveals a mixture of disbelief, as if to say, "How can they think like that?"
We can often feel the same way Jesus did when he saw the actions of the religious leaders. But we observe that Jesus' reaction was truly admirable: he simply healed him and didn't try to resolve the injustice by other means.
We too must react in the same way as Jesus: show empathy, recognize that there may be people with hard hearts —as in that story—, but without having an excessive reaction, much less.
The story shows us that the Pharisees were completely indifferent to this man's suffering; however, Jesus Christ was moved to help him. We can ask ourselves how we feel about the suffering of others: do we show empathy, or will we be like the religious leaders? Jesus' example shows us that what is important is to put ourselves in others' shoes and show empathy in the face of suffering.
ILLUSTRATION
Jesus is in a synagogue speaking to the Jewish religious leaders about the man with the withered hand whom he is going to heal. The religious leaders look at Jesus with contempt.
Jewish religious leaders had no empathy for those who suffered, but Jesus did. (See paragraph 4.)
5. What should we remember if we get angry about an injustice?
We must remember that, although it is normal to feel angry about injustice, since Jehovah and Jesus are indignant at wrongdoing, our anger will not eliminate the injustice. Furthermore, if we allow anger to linger or fail to control it, we can harm ourselves emotionally and physically. Therefore, it is important to manage our feelings well and follow Jesus’ example in responding appropriately to injustice.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We must remember that our anger, though sometimes justified, does not eliminate injustice. Ephesians 4:26 advises us to control our anger, and Psalm 37:8 warns us against letting it ignite. If left unchecked, indignation can harm us emotionally and weaken us spiritually.
The footnote at Ephesians 4:26 on “when you become angry” explains very well that it is not wrong to be upset when we see injustice, because both Jehovah and Jesus react with indignation to wickedness. But let us remember that they have a perfect assessment of the situation, whereas we do not. Furthermore, at the end of that footnote, we are advised that when we feel this way, we should vent our frustrations to Jehovah.
We must be very careful that our anger at an injustice does not cause us to cross the line and sin, letting anger turn into an outburst of rage, because then we would displease Jehovah.
Someone might argue that, since Jehovah was angry with his people and punished them, we also have the right to do the same. But, as James 1:20 shows, “human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.” So, since Jehovah is perfectly just and we are not, it is legitimate for us to be indignant, but without crossing that line, always leaving the matter in Jehovah’s hands.
We may know that we shouldn't take action against injustice, but Psalm 37:8 also encourages us to let go of anger, to not dwell on it, and not let it constantly linger in our minds, because it affects us emotionally and spiritually. An injustice may hurt us, but we leave it in God's hands, because it is He who has the right to judge.
HOW JESUS REACTED TO INJUSTICES
6. What injustices did Jesus see when he was on Earth? (See also the picture.)
Jesus witnessed many injustices during his life on Earth. He observed how religious leaders oppressed people by imposing numerous rules that made their lives difficult. He was also aware of the Roman authorities' mistreatment of the people.
Furthermore, although many Jews desired liberation from Rome and some were even prepared to fight for that cause, Jesus neither supported nor led any social or political movement. In fact, when they tried to make him king, he immediately withdrew.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
He saw how the religious leaders made life impossible for the people with so many rules they imposed. Furthermore, the Roman authorities also mistreated the people. And, faced with this situation, as John 6:15 says, the people wanted to make Jesus king, but he withdrew because he knew it wasn't his time to rule.
At that time, many Jews felt it was necessary to rebel against the Romans, who were making life difficult for God’s people. And some, like the Zealots, became involved in movements, revolts, and struggles against these governing authorities. But Jesus did not do this. Jesus never joined these existing groups, but trusted that Jehovah would establish his Kingdom in his own time.
The story says that Jesus had already left before they even arrived to make him king. No one could have explained to these people better than Jesus why he didn't get involved in political matters, but he didn't see the need, because he knew there was no point in engaging in those debates.
It must be acknowledged that if Jesus had wanted to be a leader, he would have been a great one, undoubtedly very successful, because he had a strong sense of justice and the ability to reflect Jehovah's qualities very well. However, he was very convinced that it was neither the time, nor the way, nor the place to do so. So, for us, he is an example, because, being imperfect, we have even more reason not to get involved in these matters.
We see the case of the Zealots. We know that, in the year 66, they even managed to kill some Roman soldiers in the rearguard. That was no victory for them, because shortly afterward, in the year 70, all those in Jerusalem died. The justice of Jehovah and his King Jesus is what they should have sought, as did the Christians who survived.
The image shows Jesus walking away from a large crowd trying to make him king. As king, Jesus could have done much, but he knew it wasn't his role at that moment. However, he did heal the man with the paralyzed hand because he knew what to do in every situation.
Just like Jesus, who recognized that it was not his time to lead and stepped aside, we should follow his example: not get involved in the conversations or problems we see and simply step aside.
ILLUSTRATION
While a multitude of people are gathered at the foot of a mountain, Jesus is going up a path by himself.
When people wanted Jesus to get involved in the political problems of his time, he distanced himself from them. (See paragraph 6.)
7, 8. Why did Jesus not try to end the injustices of his time? (John 18:36).
Jesus did not attempt to end the injustices of his time because he knew that human beings have neither the right nor the capacity to govern themselves, and therefore cannot eliminate the root causes of injustice. He understood that behind them are Satan, who controls this world, and human imperfection, which prevents people from always acting justly.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Jesus knew that only God’s Kingdom can completely eliminate injustice. That is why he dedicated his time to preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom, assuring those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness” that the time will come when corruption and injustice will disappear. As he said at John 18:36, the Kingdom that will bring true justice “is no part of this world.”
Because, among other things, Jesus knew that human beings have neither the right nor the ability to govern themselves.
Because there are two factors that also contribute to the injustices in the world: one is Satan, and the other is human imperfection. And Jesus knew that, at that time, it wasn't the right moment to put an end to all of this.
It's not that Jesus wasn't deeply pained by these situations, but he decided to dedicate his time to preaching, because he knew that, although his way of speaking impressed people, trying to lead any movement to end the injustices of his time would have been like putting a small patch on a world with a deep hemorrhage, which only the Kingdom of God could eliminate at its root.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 mentions that there is no one on earth who is completely righteous, who always does good and never sins. Therefore, this shows us that even if those who govern are good and have the best intentions in the world, they can still commit injustices.
Does this mean that Jesus turned his back on the suffering people? Quite the contrary: he spoke to people about the true solution that existed, both then and in the future. Nothing would have been achieved at that moment, but he was giving people a vision of the future and the certainty that there was a permanent solution: the Kingdom of God.
Jesus came to Earth not only to prove he was the Son of God, but for a greater purpose. That purpose was not to reign at that time, but to preach a Kingdom; that is why he chose 12 men to help him preach. His goal was preaching, so that people would know there would be a better reign than the one they were enduring.
In Luke 18:7, Jesus assures them that his Father, Jehovah, would remedy these injustices. But in verse 8, he asks them the question: When the Son of Man arrives, will he truly find that faith on earth? So Jesus focused on the faith and spiritual needs of those people, so that they could have hope that Jehovah would permanently resolve these problems.
Jesus, in his Sermon on the Mount, at Matthew 5:6, said: “Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” It is natural for people to want injustice and corruption to disappear and for everyone to respect God’s standards. But, like Jesus, we must focus on what we need to do now, hoping that Jehovah will end injustice in his time.
IN THE FACE OF INJUSTICE, LET US IMITATE JESUS
9. Why are you convinced that only the Kingdom of God will eliminate injustices?
I am convinced that only the Kingdom of God will eliminate injustice because its root causes—Satan and human imperfection—cannot be resolved by any human effort. Although we see even more injustice today than in Jesus' time, the underlying causes remain the same, and only the Kingdom of God can completely eradicate them.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
As the experience of people like Stacy shows, human initiatives fail to offer true or lasting solutions, while the Kingdom of God does guarantee complete and permanent justice.
Because only the Kingdom of God will end injustices, since it is the only perfect and eternal government.
Because nothing has changed since Jesus' time, we still have the same problems. Satan is still present, and we are still imperfect. So no human government can solve these problems under these two premises.
Many well-intentioned people who want to do something to correct injustices feel like Stacy: they have doubts and don't know if they are in a position to offer the best solution. But she says that when she learned the truth, she realized that the Kingdom would indeed bring a real solution, and she affirms that Jehovah will do more for the disadvantaged than she ever could have done.
When we see injustice, we feel compelled to act. But Stacy says she realized that the best way to act was to support God’s Kingdom. She herself said, “I know I’m standing up for the best solution.” Therefore, she realized that the only solution would come from God’s Kingdom and did everything she could to make it known to others.
Stacy's words at the end of the paragraph are very important. She says, "I am convinced that Jehovah will make those changes." So it is very important that we, in view of the fact that we are living in the worst time of injustice in history, also become convinced that the solution is God's Kingdom.
We do not participate in or support protests, demonstrations, or other types of initiatives that seek to fight against these injustices, because we know and are convinced that the only government that will put an end to injustices will be the Kingdom of God, and that it will do so completely and definitively.
10. According to Matthew 5:43-48, why don't we try to promote social change? (See also the image.)
We do not attempt to promote social change because many groups that seek that goal adopt a rebellious, conflictive, or even violent attitude, which goes against the teachings of Jesus. He commanded us to love all people, even those who think differently or treat us badly, as Matthew 5:43-48 teaches.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We Christians do not try to promote social change because we prefer to follow the example of Jesus and maintain peaceful conduct, avoiding participation in movements that may encourage confrontation or violence.
Because we see that, deep down, many movements that promote social change reflect a rebellious and conflictive attitude. And Jesus teaches us the complete opposite: to love all people, even our enemies.
This is well illustrated by the experience of a brother named Jeffrey, who says that although these protests often begin peacefully or with a good cause, they frequently escalate into violence and looting. This would contradict what Jesus told us in Ephesians 4:31, where he advises us to rid ourselves of anger, rage, and shouting; otherwise, we would not be putting this advice into practice.
We are often labeled cowards for not participating in these social changes. As we see in the image, the sister may be directly affected by the injustice being protested; however, in her case, she is being even braver and more determined by not participating and simply focusing on what she has to do.
It is true that we do not try to promote social change, but we should strive to promote changes of mind in harmony with what Jesus Christ said at Matthew 5:43-48. Loving our enemies is not easy; it is very difficult. That is why it is so good that we ask Jehovah to teach us how to love.
ILLUSTRATION
On a busy street, a sister walks calmly looking ahead as she passes by a demonstration.
We must be courageous and determined to remain neutral in the political and social affairs of this world. (See paragraph 10).
11. Why can we sometimes find it difficult to follow Jesus' example?
Sometimes it can be difficult for us to follow Jesus' example because, when we suffer injustice, it's normal to feel sadness, anger, or a desire for the perpetrators to be held accountable. These feelings can lead us to seek humane solutions, such as joining groups or movements that protest against injustice.
Just as happened to Janiya, she realized that others were influencing her thinking and that she was beginning to rely on human solutions instead of trusting in Jehovah.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because indignation can cloud our trust in Jehovah and lead us to participate in initiatives that jeopardize our Christian neutrality. Therefore, although injustices hurt, we must be careful not to let those feelings distance us from the stance Jesus taught us to maintain.
Because pain, sadness, and anger can overwhelm us. And that happened to Sister Janiya, who was discriminated against because of her skin color. She felt a lot of anger and wanted to join a protest group. But then she realized that she was relying more on human solutions than on Jehovah.
An interesting detail in Sister Janiya's experience is that, in the end, she says she decided to cut off all contact with that group. Sometimes, if we still maintain some contact, we may not participate in those activities for a while, but it's possible to fall back into the same patterns. So, if we have ever participated in something like that, it's much better to completely sever all ties.
The text of John 15:19 says that Jesus has chosen us out of the world. It is a privilege to know that we are chosen from among the people who inhabit the Earth, and that is why the world hates us, because we are part of Jesus Christ and not of the world. It is beautiful to see it this way: as a privilege and an honor.
Sister Janiya does not specify that she supported that group before coming to know Jehovah. This teaches us that we must be very vigilant, because anyone can let their guard down. Therefore, we must also be very aware of the influences we receive, so that they do not diminish our trust in Jehovah.
12. Why should we choose carefully what we watch, read, or listen to?
We must choose carefully what we watch, read, or listen to because exaggerated, biased, or alarmist information can affect our emotions and lead us to feel more frustration, anger, or discouragement when we witness or experience injustice. Social media and some reporters often present news influenced by personal opinions or with the intention of causing alarm.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because if we spend too much time on that kind of content, we can lose our composure and even forget that the only true solution to injustice is the Kingdom of God. Therefore, carefully selecting what we consume helps us protect our peace of mind and spirit.
Because if we spend too much time dwelling on the information we read, watch, or listen to, we may end up frustrated or discouraged. And, as Proverbs 24:10 says, discouragement will rob us of the strength we need to face life's problems. Even worse, we might forget that the only solution to these injustices is the Kingdom of God.
We must choose carefully what we see, read, and hear, because it can influence us. Social media also contains exaggerated stories; even journalists often distort information, and all of this could affect us.
What the world wants is for us to get involved, one way or another, because if we do, we lose our Christian identity. Jehovah has a time for everything. Jesus knew what Psalm 110 says: that there would be a time to wait, because Jehovah, in his time, would give him the command to execute justice against this system; but that time has not yet come. Therefore, as Christians, we must do what Jesus taught us: keep preaching the good news.
We know that if we allow ourselves to be influenced by that information, it can affect us greatly and we could forget that the only solution to all these problems is the Kingdom of God.
13. How does daily Bible reading help us?
Daily Bible reading helps us because it reminds us that Jehovah is the one who will right all wrongs and that nothing escapes his notice. Meditating on what we read strengthens our confidence that God has a perfect sense of justice and that he will act at the right time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Just as Sister Alia did, reading texts like Job 34:22-29 can help us remain calm and remember that Jehovah sees everything and that he alone is able to set things right. This gives us peace and helps us maintain the right perspective as we wait for God’s Kingdom to end injustice.
Reading the Bible every day and meditating on it helps us and assures us that no one can hide from Jehovah, and that only he has the perfect sense of justice and can solve things.
It gives us peace and tranquility, and it also gives us faith that Jehovah will put an end to all of this. As Jeremiah 10:23 says, man has dominated man to his own detriment. We see this every day in this system, which is getting worse and worse because it is Satan's world.
Job 34:25 says that Jehovah knows what the wicked are doing. So, knowing that Jehovah knows and that he will take action when the time comes brings us comfort and makes us confident that he will provide the solution.
We can experience what Sister Alia did. She was deeply outraged to see that some people in her community were being mistreated and that the perpetrators were not being punished. After reading Job 34:22-29, she said: "I had to remind myself that it is Jehovah who will solve these problems."
The texts of Job 34:22-28 say that, because of unjust people, the poor cry out to Jehovah for help, and he hears these helpless ones. Therefore, Jehovah is indignant, because he knows what they are doing. The fact is that he is in control of the times, and therefore we must wait, living our Christian lives to the best of our ability.
We've seen how social media and the news influence us, and how they can have a negative impact. Similarly, the Bible also influences us, but for our good. That's why reading and studying it can help us see things clearly.
WHAT CAN WE DO NOW?
14. What is one of the things we can do now? (Colossians 3:10, 11).
One of the things we can do now is decide how we treat other people, even if we live in a world full of injustice. We can imitate Jesus by showing love and respect to everyone, even those who act unjustly.
When we treat others with kindness and fairness, we are applying Christian principles and pleasing Jehovah, just as Colossians 3:10, 11 indicates.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We certainly cannot prevent others from committing injustices, but what is within our power is deciding how we will treat others. We must imitate Jesus by demonstrating love, a love that compels us to treat all people with respect, even those who act unjustly.
We can do nothing about injustice. What we can do is decide how we treat others. We may see many injustices, but we too can be just and respect others, even those who commit injustices. By doing this, we imitate Jesus.
Jehovah is happy when he sees that we are kind and fair to everyone, even though we may suffer injustices.
By our actions and by doing good to others, we get those same people to be kinder and change their attitude a little, thus also contributing to fewer people acting unfairly.
15. What do we achieve by preaching?
Preaching is the best way to fight injustice, because the Bible's message can transform people's thinking and actions. "Knowledge of Jehovah" has the power to change someone aggressive or violent into a kind and peaceful person.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Every person who allows the Bible to transform them becomes one less contributor to the injustices of this world, just as happened with a brother named Jemal, who abandoned violence after learning the truth. In this way, preaching produces a real and profound change in people's lives.
We see how the knowledge of Jehovah transforms lives. We have the example of Brother Jemal, who left a rebel group after studying the Bible and adopted a peaceful attitude. The Bible transformed him.
Isaiah 11:6-7 mentions how the wolf can change and be with the lamb. The best way to fight injustice is to preach, because in that way, aggressive people can later change their character.
The best thing we can do is love others and show them love, even our enemies. If we teach this to people when we preach, surely all those who come to serve Jehovah will no longer be a problem in a world full of injustice.
What we accomplish by preaching is to bring Jehovah's viewpoint on all these matters to people, so that they can think as Jehovah thinks and see the future as Jehovah sees it. In this way, anyone whom the Bible transforms ceases to be a rebellious person or involved in injustice.
16. Why do you want to preach the Kingdom message?
I want to preach the message of the Kingdom because, like Jesus, I want to help people know that God's Kingdom is the only permanent solution to injustice. This message gives them hope and comfort, as shown in Stacy's experience, who explains that knowing the truth has helped her cope with the injustices she has seen and experienced.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because by preaching the message of the Kingdom, and by preparing myself well and being convinced that the Kingdom of God will eliminate all injustice, I can speak tactfully if the topic comes up at school, work, or anywhere else, and thus convey that hope to those who suffer injustice.
Because we see that it is the only permanent solution. Even if we try very hard, we don't have the power or the right to do it. And when we explain to people what Jeremiah 29:11 says—that only Jehovah is the one who will give us this peace and this hope—it is beautiful to see how people's faces change when they realize that only he, and not humans or rulers, can do it.
It's a way of convincing ourselves, day after day, that this Kingdom will remove all these injustices. Furthermore, it will be easier to talk to people when we are convinced.
As we prepare ourselves, we can ask ourselves: What convinces me that this is true? Because if these teachings touch my heart and awaken feelings, I will be able to touch the hearts of others.
17. How does Jehovah help us to cope with the injustices of this world?
Jehovah helps us cope with injustice by reminding us that as long as Satan rules this world, these situations will continue, but he also assures us that he will soon be “cast out.” Through the Bible, he explains why so much injustice exists and assures us that it pains him to see us suffer.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
He helps us through Jesus, who teaches us how to respond to injustice and assures us that the Kingdom of God will soon put an end to all injustice. Therefore, we can continue with courage as we preach and await the day when justice and righteousness will fill the earth.
It gives us accurate knowledge of the truth, in union with Christ and in a common mission. As we see in John 17:16-17, Jesus asks us to sanctify his faithful in the truth, in union with him and with a common goal, a knowledge that is not of this unjust world.
It teaches us the importance of the word of God, in Jesus and in the Bible, and of expanding this knowledge through prayer, worship, and teaching, in order to react, improve, and await the only solution to injustices: the Kingdom of God.
Jehovah explains the reasons for injustices, which makes us feel understood and also helps us to see them as temporary. In turn, as Psalm 34:17-19 says, he helps us not to focus on these injustices, but on Jehovah's power to resolve them.
Jehovah promises that he will remove the true cause of injustice, which is Satan. He tells us that he will be cast out, just as the Bible shows in Revelation.
WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?
Why are we so outraged by injustices?
We are so outraged by injustice because Jehovah created us in his image, and he loves justice and righteousness. Since he never commits injustice and hates when others do, we too naturally feel revulsion toward what is unjust. However, we must control that feeling and be guided by Jesus’ example to react in the right way.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Jesus perfectly demonstrated his love for justice, his empathy, and his deep sorrow at the suffering caused by the hard hearts of others. Therefore, it is natural for us to feel indignation in the face of injustice.
Because we are made in Jehovah's image, just as he has a sense of justice and righteousness, we too have it innately. Furthermore, we have a sense of conscience, which helps us to distinguish between right and wrong.
We all have that feeling inside us, and that's why it's normal to feel this way. What we must do is strive to control our anger, just as Jehovah controls himself, because nothing escapes his justice, and he continues to wait.
Why don't we support human initiatives that aim to fight against injustices?
We do not support human initiatives that seek to fight injustice because many of them adopt a rebellious and confrontational attitude, something contrary to the example and teachings of Jesus. He taught us to treat even those who persecute us with love, and we Christians strive to follow him faithfully.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because getting too involved in these initiatives or in the information circulating in the media can fill us with frustration, discouragement, or even make us forget that the only true and permanent solution to injustices is the Kingdom of God.
Because this system is ruled by the evil one, and besides, we are imperfect. Therefore, only Jehovah, the Supreme King, and his Son Jesus have the ability to rule justly, without fear of making mistakes.
What can we do now in the face of injustice?
Although we cannot prevent others from committing injustices, we can decide how we will act. We can imitate Jesus by showing love and treating all people with respect, even those who act unjustly. Jehovah is pleased when we are kind and fair to everyone.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The best way to confront injustice is by preaching the Bible's message, as it can transform people and help them abandon violent or rebellious attitudes. While we await that day, we can continue to preach with enthusiasm and trust that His Kingdom will bring “justice and righteousness” to the whole earth.
We cannot control injustice, but we can control how we deal with it and how we treat even those who commit it—with love, imitating Jesus. This will be good for us, because we will avoid letting our minds become overwhelmed or giving free rein to such feelings, and above all, we will please Jehovah's heart.
We must dedicate ourselves to preaching, because that is the best solution that exists right now in the face of injustices, since we will help people who may commit injustices to improve.
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