Discern Biblical Justice

Does the concept of justice in social justice ideology align with the justice described in the Bible? The two are opposed in their understanding of ultimate reality, authority, human nature, and morality.
The author thoroughly dissects the ideology of social justice that is spreading like a tidal wave under the title of "justice," and exposes its anti-biblical nature and self-contradiction.
And that ideology inevitably leads to hostility, division, and a sense of moral superiority, fostering discontent instead of gratitude, and prioritizing power over truth.


Differing notions of justice have the unintended consequence of dividing even Christians in thought and action.
This book will provide a valuable opportunity to heal divisions within the church.
Social justice ideology is a comprehensive worldview that sweeps culture and captures the hearts of countless people.
At this time, the Christian church has a responsibility to protect people from poison by offering a comprehensive worldview based on the Bible as an alternative.

Justice according to the Bible: Conforming to God's moral standards revealed in the Ten Commandments and the royal law, "Love your neighbor as yourself" (James 2:8).
Communicative justice: Living in right relationships with God and our neighbors, treating each other appropriately as people made in God's image.
Distributive justice: Judging fairly, correcting wrongs, and punishing crimes (justice practiced by God and those in authority delegated by God, such as parents at home, elders at church, teachers at school, and civil governments of a nation).
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Social justice: dismantling traditional systems and structures deemed oppressive, and redistributing the power and resources of the oppressors to the victims to pursue equality of outcome.
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According to the biblical worldview, humans are children created in the image of God.
According to social justice, people are social products, shaped by the social structure and its power structures.
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Therefore, whether intentionally or unintentionally, if the evangelical church were to replace the biblical meaning of an important term like "justice" with a false meaning, it would be a very serious matter.
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Who are we? The biblical worldview affirms that humans are the creation of a holy, good, and loving God, and that both male and female were created "in his image" and "in his likeness" (Gen. 1:26-28).
That is why all people have a common human nature.
They have inherent dignity and worth, and the unchangeable right to life and liberty.

Social justice ideology, on the other hand, sees people as beings whose identities are defined by their group affiliations, such as race, sex, and “gender identity” (LGBTQ+).
There is no such thing as a common “human nature.”
More extremely, “individuals” do not exist.
Our identity is solely socially constructed.
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What is the fundamental problem of humanity? For advocates of social justice, the answer to this question can be expressed in one word.
It is “oppression.”
According to this worldview, evil does not originate in the human mind.
The ideology of social justice has no doctrine of human depravity and corruption.
Instead, all evil is rooted in social structures, systems, institutions, laws, and cultural norms that give power and privilege to certain groups at the expense of others and create inequality.
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What is the solution to our problems? Social justice ideology offers the answer: "revolution."
The oppressed victims and their comrades must stand in solidarity to expose, dismantle, and overthrow the oppressive power structures, systems, and institutions.
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Metzger is right.
According to social justice ideology, the primary moral duty of human beings is to resist oppression, especially structural oppression perpetrated by white heterosexual men.
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Who holds ultimate authority? According to the social justice ideology worldview, authority is granted solely based on victim status, not wisdom, seniority, position, or experience.
Claims of oppression or harm based on subjective “experience” must be acknowledged without question.
The larger the group of victims you belong to, the more moral authority you are given.
The more authority given, the more power is granted.
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It's very late, but I still believe there's time.
Our Bible-believing church (is this an expression referring to evangelical churches in contrast to liberal churches? Editor's note) must quickly re-evaluate what true Christian missionary work is, following the example of our ancestors.
We must recover a theology that seamlessly connects evangelism and discipleship with a biblical worldview.
Jesus is not a king who rules over only some limited spiritual realm.
He is the King of all heaven and earth.
We must remember this fact and act accordingly.
We must regain our influence in shaping institutions and creating culture, especially in education, the media, law, and business.

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