One of the harder things to stomach, for all of us, is being the victim of injustice. We clamor for justice with statements like, “That’s not fair,” or “That is so wrong.” The fact is, our cry for justice is a dangerous thing, because what we really want is mercy for us, and justice for “them.” Don’t ever ask for justice; you may just get it.
That longing for justice is a fundamental proof of God’s existence, because if there is no God, justice will never be done. But one principle often overlooked in this pursuit of justice is found in I Corinthians 6:7. Paul, dealing with Christians suing other Christians, simply asks, “Why not rather be defrauded (wronged)?” It is often better to suffer wrong than it is to fight for justice.
Oh, how principles like these take a bite out of my flesh. And, very likely, that was God’s intent in authoring my “unjust” circumstance. I've still got a long ways to go. Boy, do I need a Savior.
