True justice

[arunangelo]

True justice does not prefer one person’s right over another person’s right; rather, it makes sure that both sides are treated with love and dignity. It therefore, helps both the oppressors and the oppressed, and does not fight or condemn the oppressors. Since everything we have is God’s, and we are all God’s children, we have to share everything we have with others. True justice therefore, helps the needy generously; helps friends and foes alike; does not ask back what has been borrowed; loves one’s enemies and prays for their happiness; gives without expecting anything in return; forgives others unceasingly; and keeps one’s good deeds secret (Matthew 5:38-42, Luke 6:27-38). True justice is merciful because mercy (which comes from God) is above all laws (James 2:13) and God demands mercy (Matt. 9:13). True justice therefore is never revengeful.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

The way I read James 2:13 is that mercy does more good than condemnation. I don't see it saying that mercy takes the place of or overrules law.

Also, if, as you say, "True justice is never revengeful", how is it that Paul writes "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written, 'It is mine to avenge, I will repay.' (Ro 12:19, Dt 32:35)"? There is no truer justice than God's justice. And God does take revenge.

SLE