Discerning Justice

For the LORD loves justice,
And does not forsake His saints;
They are preserved forever,
But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.
  -- Psalm 37:28

This morning I would like to present to you a set of Biblical guidelines for looking at allegations, court cases, and verdicts to discern justice and the truth of the matter. However, when it comes to those things where either side could be lying or either telling the truth, and I wasn't there and have no reason to disbelieve either of them... I just cannot. Especially when it comes to those national media cases with political tones and coloring to them, and both sides appear to have much to gain from a victory, I would like to be able to discern justice. Yet, even after a verdict has been reached by a jury or a judge, I'm not certain in case after case that justice has been given.

So, how about some Biblical comfort? Yes, I can bring out the comfort from David, king of Israel way back about 3,000 years ago. The Lord loves justice, David writes to us, and does not forsake His saints. From the letters of Paul, we know that the saints are those who believe and have been saved by the Savior, Jesus our Lord.

Trust in the Lord and His love of justice!

Bucky