Is Justice Really Blind?

“Your view of, or response to, the sovereignty of God will determine your ability to cope with the confusion of life.” – Dr. Tony Evans

I recently wrote an article for my political blog where I seek to analyze current events from a biblical perspective. The post was titled, “Bring Down the Hammer,” and it called for thorough investigations of – and harsh sentencing for – politicians who violate their oaths of office.

Like many Americans, I am tired of the double standard of justice that pervades our country, where there is one set of rules for the rich, powerful, and political elite… and another set of rules for the rest of us. After all, justice is supposed to be blind, right?

Roughly 3,000 years ago, David wrestled with similar injustices. Specifically, the Shepherd King questioned why evildoers seemingly prospered. In fact, much of Psalm 10, Psalm 37, and Psalm 73 are dedicated to this subject.

At the end of the day, David came to a simple conclusion. He reasoned that the prosperity enjoyed by evil people was relatively short-lived and that, in the end, God’s justice would prevail. In other words, David decided to adopt a long-term outlook and trust in God’s sovereignty.

That is why in Psalm 37, he used words like trust, delight, commit, rest, and wait patiently while advising his readers not to fret, to cease from anger, and to forsake wrath.

You and I would be wise to do the same!

“Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and whither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:1-4 (NKJV)

- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President