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The Weekly Focal Point - August 26, 2021

In a world plagued by injustice, Christians are called to respond with faith and virtue, trusting in their heavenly Father's plan for vindication. By emulating Christ's example of silence and trust in the face of opposition, believers can demonstrate a life of obedience that ultimately leads to God's just reward.

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Injustice

Unfortunately, this side of heaven we will all experience a lot of injustice – much of it personal. In this fallen world we can count on being falsely accused, mistreated, misquoted and maligned. Fortunately, none of it escapes the watchful and loving attention of our God. While our hearts may cry out for immediate vindication, God’s plan often includes that we learn to wait for our heavenly Father to straighten things out.

Sure, there are times when it is appropriate to plead our case, provide a clarification or attempt a personal defense. But often that’s not possible or not appropriate. Instead, God calls us to a virtuous and faith-filled response. Peter enlists the ultimate example for our instruction when he writes of Christ’s response to the injustice of his opposition: “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly” (1Pt.2:23).

It may be difficult, but it is Christlike. It may not provide immediate satisfaction but it is the attitude God will one day reward.

--Pastor Mike


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