Righteousness and Justice: The Pillars of God’s Throne—Explained in Plain Language
Understanding God’s Foundations: Righteousness and Justice
Imagine a mighty throne—one that rules over all things. According to the Bible, this throne stands on two strong supports: righteousness (which means doing what is right in God’s eyes) and justice (which means treating everyone fairly and protecting those who are weak). These aren’t just fancy words; they are the very things that keep everything in order and running smoothly under God’s rule.
Why Do These Pillars Matter?
Think of righteousness and justice as the foundation of a safe house. If you build your life—or a whole society—on these things, you build something strong and lasting. Righteousness calls us to live in a way that’s pure and lines up with God’s standards. Justice makes sure everyone gets a fair shot and no one is left behind or mistreated. When we ignore these, things fall apart: unfairness grows, people get hurt, and chaos takes over.
Man’s Bold Rebellion: Going Against God’s Way
Here’s where human nature steps in. People, in their pride, often think they know better and start making up their own rules about what’s right and fair. Instead of following God’s blueprint, they try to redraw it for themselves—sometimes putting selfishness before the good of others. We see this when justice is twisted to help the powerful, or when “right” and “wrong” are redefined to make life more comfortable. This is the “audacity” (or boldness) of going against what God has already set as perfect.
History’s Lessons: We’ve Been Here Before
This isn’t new. The Bible’s earliest stories show us how people have always struggled with this. Adam and Eve, for example, didn’t just break a rule—they rejected God’s way of doing things. Cain, their son, committed the first injustice when he killed his brother Abel. These aren’t just old tales; they set a pattern we see today when people ignore what’s right and fair.
What Happens When We Turn Away?
When righteousness and justice get tossed aside, trouble follows. Communities break down, and the ones who need help the most get hurt the worst. When people care more about themselves than others, or when there are no clear rules about right and wrong, things get messy fast. The Bible warns us about this: calling good things bad and bad things good leads to darkness and confusion, not peace.
Hope: An Open Door Back to God’s Way
But here’s the good news: God doesn’t give up on us. Even when we go our own way, He patiently invites us back to His path—a path marked by righteousness and justice. His love and grace are bigger than our mistakes. He offers us a chance to lay aside our pride, admit we need help, and start building our lives on His solid foundations.
A Challenge for Us All
So, here’s a question for each of us: Are we helping to strengthen the pillars of righteousness and justice, or are we chipping away at them? Our choices matter—not just for ourselves, but for everyone around us, now and in the future.
Conclusion: Choosing the Strong Foundation
God’s ways—righteousness and justice—never change, even if people try to go their own way. Instead of seeing these as distant ideals, let’s see them as a call to action. When we choose to live by what’s right and fair, we reflect the very heart of God and help heal a world that’s longing for real justice and true goodness.
May we have the courage to stand on these pillars, to build our lives on God’s foundation, and to resist the urge to rewrite what He has already made perfect. In doing so, we bring honor to God and hope to those around us.
Minister A Francine Green
February 2026
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