The Village Church - Sermons Justice
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Oct 5, 2025 The discussion contrasts human justice, marked by inconsistency, with God's perfect and impartial justice. It explores how sin distorts our understanding of justice, and emphasizes God's call to act justly and love faithfulness. The importance of the church and government in promoting justice is highlighted, along with practical steps to serve vulnerable neighbors. Plans for tackling educational disparities are announced, urging the community to leverage resources for good. Ultimately, repentance and commitment to divine justice are encouraged.
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Good Gifts Twisted By Sin
- Matt Chandler observes that God created good things and humans or dark powers distort them into harm.
- This reframes pleasures (sex, feasting) as gifts meant for covenantal flourishing, not misuse.
Justice Is Theological, Not Political
- Chandler frames justice as a theological attribute anchored in God's nature, not a political ideology.
- He stresses the command in Micah: God requires us to act justly, not merely think or feel it.
Only God Qualifies As Just Judge
- Only God, as creator and omniscient judge, can be truly just according to Chandler citing scripture.
- God's justice flows from his unchanging character and perfect knowledge, unlike ours.
