The Bible makes social justice a mandate of faith and a fundamental expression of Christian discipleship. … From a scriptural point of view, justice means loving our neighbor as we love ourselves and is rooted in the character and nature of God.
The literal words “social justice” do not appear in the Bible (at least I can’t find them). But the biblical commands to be “doers of justice” and “minister justice to the poor and needy” certainly compels me to understanding, confronting and acting out their social implications.
The primary work of the institutional church is not to promote social justice, it is to warn people of divine justice. Its primary business is not to call society to be more righteous but to tell persons of the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ.
Catholic Social Justice is grounded in:
In the New Testament, when Jesus says “The Spirit of God has anointed me to proclaim liberty to captives” he identifies himself with this prophetic tradition (Luke 4:18).
Social justice is an extension of God’s love and work in protecting and defending those who can’t defend themselves. It’s also encouraging to note that God promises that those who pursue justice and extend their heart and hands to the poor, will be blessed and lack nothing.
Is there unrighteousness with God KJV?
Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. [15] For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. [16] So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Catholic social teaching applies Gospel values such as love, peace, justice, compassion, reconciliation, service and community to modern social problems.
Catholic Social Teaching Research Guide: The 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person.
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
- Rights and Responsibilities.
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
- The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
- Solidarity.
- Care for God’s Creation.
Religion has always had a powerful role in shaping ideas of social justice, oppression, and liberation. Religious authoritarianism can be used as a means of persecution, but social justice is also seen as a moral imperative in many faiths.
Luke 12:48 — “But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” Thus, everyone bears a responsibility to right the wrongs of social injustice.
Formal Catholic Social Teaching is defined by a set of Papal documents, starting with Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical on the condition of the working class, Rerum Novarum. Ultimately, however, it originates in how God speaks to us in scripture.
The significance of the book of Amos lies in the fact that Amos has been universally acclaimed as the prophet of social justice. For him covenant loyalty to God can be shown only by being fair to the members of the covenant, who are considered as brothers and sisters.
What is the meaning of temperance in the Bible?
A. Temperance as Emotional Restraint or Self-Control. Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts. folly.