How Living Out Biblical Justice and Doing What’s Right Can Help Heal and Unite America
I can’t personally fix America’s problems. But, sharing insight from God’s perspective based on Scripture highlights that God’s ways are higher than our ways. The nation declares itself “one nation under God.” There is always an opportunity to repent. We can truly return to true Biblical values.
What the Bible Says About a Nation’s Success
The Bible teaches that a country becomes truly great, successful, and respected. This is not mainly because of its wealth or military strength. It is because its people act with honesty, fairness, and follow God’s standards. When people do wrong, cheat, or turn away from what’s right, it brings shame and serious problems for everyone. In other words, a nation’s strength comes from the good character of its people, not just power or money. This idea was important to America’s founders, who believed that a society built on virtue would flourish.
Key Ideas Explained in Simple Terms
- Righteousness: This means living with integrity, doing what’s right, treating others fairly, and obeying God’s moral rules. When people do this, it brings stability and blessings.
- Exalts: To “exalt” means to lift up, honor, or make something great.
- Sin: Sin is doing things that go against God’s commands—lying, cheating, being selfish—which brings trouble and shame.
- Reproach: Reproach means being disgraced, looked down upon, or bringing shame.
The Bible’s Practical Lessons
In the book of Proverbs (14:34 and 14:19-35), the Bible says that a nation is honored. This happens when its people live honestly, work hard, help others, and respect God. Doing wrong brings shame. Yet, living wisely brings respect from others. This includes those who don’t always do the right thing themselves.
Most friendships in the world are based on what people can get. Nonetheless, being friends with God means He is always faithful. It’s wrong to judge someone based on their job or appearance. The smartest way to care for yourself is not just to do good, but to plan ways to do good. Hard work pays off, but just talking about your beliefs without actions leads nowhere. Truly good people use what they have to help others. They are brave enough to speak the truth, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Those who respect God can feel safe and confident. We should all try to help goodness grow in the world. Being calm and patient shows real wisdom, while losing your temper is foolish. People who are honest, content, and kind are healthier. Treating those with less poorly insults God, our creator. Doing wrong brings pain in the end. Yet, people who follow God hold on to hope. They do this even when things are tough. Wisdom helps guide our feelings and choices, and living a holy life leads to hard work, self-control, and honesty. God values everyone’s honest efforts, no matter how humble, and never looks down on honest work.
America’s Current Divisions—and a Way Forward
Right now, America is experiencing deep divisions. These include political fights and racial tensions. There is also unfairness in the economy and a loss of trust in leaders and institutions. Many people are wondering: How can our country heal? The Bible’s answer is clear and timeless: by living out justice and doing what’s right. If individuals and communities follow these principles, we can spark renewal and bring people back together.
What Are Biblical Justice and Righteousness?
- Justice in the Bible isn’t just about punishment. It’s about making things right. It involves standing up for those who are treated unfairly. It ensures that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.
- Righteousness means having right relationships—with God, with other people, and with society. It shows up in kindness, honesty, and truthfulness.
How These Principles Can Heal America’s Divisions
- Restoring Trust and Community: When people commit to being truthful, humble, and fair, trust grows. This growth occurs between individuals, in neighborhoods, and in our institutions.
- Bridging Racial and Social Divides: The Bible teaches us to “love your neighbor as yourself.” This means tearing down prejudices. It also involves seeking reconciliation with those who are different from us. Justice means standing up for those who have less and creating systems that give everyone a fair shot.
- Economic Renewal: The Bible’s prophets spoke out against greed and called for caring for the poor, widows, and outsiders. By sharing and being fair, we can fight economic injustice and build a society where everyone has what they need.
- Pursuing Peace: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” This means we should actively work for understanding, forgiveness, and restoration, instead of holding onto anger and getting even.
Simple Steps Toward Renewal and Unity
- Look Inward: Think honestly about your own actions and attitudes. Where have you struggled to be just or merciful?
- Engage Your Community: Build friendships with people from different backgrounds. Listen, learn, and work together for the good of all.
- Stand for Fairness: Support rules and systems that treat everyone fairly, protect the weak, and give everyone a chance.
- Practice Forgiveness: When you’re hurt or wronged, try to forgive and make things right, after Jesus’s example.
Conclusion: Hope for America’s Future
America has some real problems that divide us, but we don’t have to stay this way forever. Doing what’s right and fair takes time, but it’s a proven way to help us heal and come together. If we return to these basic values, each of us can play a part. We can fix what’s wrong. We can build a country that’s united, caring, and hopeful. While I can’t solve all of America’s issues myself, I believe in a better approach. Looking at things from God’s perspective—like the Bible teaches—reminds us that God’s ways are above ours. Since we call ourselves “one nation under God,” we always have a chance to turn things around. We can reconnect with true Biblical values.
Minister A Francine Green
December 2025
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