What should I do about injustice in my community and in the world?

Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

Regarding injustice in our communities and in the world, we should not ignore those being treated unjustly. Instead, we should be advocates for those being oppressed and taken advantage of.

Psalm 82:3“Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.”

Proverbs 31:8-9Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

Regarding injustice in our communities and in the world, we should speak out on behalf of those being treated unjustly. Silence concerning the injustice we can see is in itself unjust.

Job 29:16“I was a father to the poor and assisted strangers who needed help.”

Proverbs 24:11-12Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

Isaiah 1:17Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.

Regarding injustice in our communities and in the world, we should act on our convictions and do what we can to help those in need.

Psalm 58:10The godly will rejoice when they see injustice avenged. They will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

1 Corinthians 13:6It [Love] does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.

We should rejoice when justice prevails. Injustice requires our mourning. Justice requires our celebration.