What is true justice?

Justice is often seen as settling the bills — “You hurt me, so I'll give it back to you”. But what if true justice is not about revenge, but about something much deeper? In the cinematic stories that surround us, the motif of humanity's depravity often appears, which must somehow be punished. In films such as The Matrix or Terminator we watch as artificial intelligence decides that humanity is too morally depraved to have the right to continue. In these stories, AI sees humanity as a threat to the very survival of the world. We are so screwed up that the only logical path is liquidation. But what if justice is not about the ultimate punishment that belongs to us, but about something deeper?

Justice according to God

Think about it: If we were evaluated by some impersonal, objective force (like, say, AI), we'd probably all be doomed. Similarly, the Bible tells us from God's perspective: “There is no justice, there is neither. “ We have all failed at some level in life. We are failing to live the way we could. What does God have to do with us? Instead of condemning us to death, He gave us His righteousness through Jesus Christ. In the Bible we read that Jesus offered sacrifice for our sins once and for all. That is, he took upon himself what we were aiming for, died in our place. God chose not to lose us despite our bad decisions. His decision was not about revenge, but about the fulfillment of justice through sacrifice and forgiveness.

Most people think justice must be done through revenge. When someone hurts us, we expect them to pay for it. When someone hurts us, a debt arises between us, which can be settled at least with an apology. But what if justice led to forgiveness? Given how hard it is to forgive people who have caused us pain, it can be hard to see why we should forgive them. But God invites us to forgive because He knows that true freedom comes precisely through forgiveness. In Romans 12:19 we read: “Do not seek to repay yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God. “ God has the ability to do justice, and that's why we can get rid of the need for vengeance. When we give up the desire for retribution, we open the space for true freedom.

How can you find peace through forgiveness

Forgiveness is not only about the others we forgive, it is also about ourselves. When we decide to let go of our bitterness and anger, we get a chance for inner peace. God shows us that justice can be fulfilled through forgiveness, not just through revenge. This process is not easy, but it offers us real freedom.

If we did not forgive, we would still bear the burden that weighs on us. But when we forgive, we relax. And this, above all, is an advantage for us. Jesus gives us an example of how we can live life without the heavy burdens of the past. This enables us to accept God's righteousness, which is fulfilled through His sacrifice on the cross. It was there that the debt that we all have to ourselves, to others and to God was paid, but it was so great that we cannot repay it ourselves.

God's Justice for You: How to Receive It

Perhaps you feel that your failures are too great for God to forgive them. Maybe you feel you don't deserve it because you feel pain or guilt inside of you. But Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is sufficient for all. God offers you forgiveness and acceptance, and that is not something we can deserve in any way. It's a gift waiting for you to receive it.

Real justice is not about retribution. It's about debt forgiveness, about God showing us what it means to be truly free. If you seek peace, if you seek true justice, accept God's gift of forgiveness. SafePoint is the place where you can discover this gift of justice, where you can feel accepted for who you are, and where you can explore your relationship with God without fear and condemnation. Discover how you can find true freedom that starts with forgiveness!