"Exercise Justice" in Walking With God - Conclusion of The Good News and Divine Justice

How does our preaching the good news reflect godly justice?  First of all, it is only right that we do what we can to help others gain salvation.  Consider again the illustration of being rescued from a sinking ship.  Safe in a lifeboat, you would surely want to help others who are still in the water.  Similarly, we have an obligation toward those who are still struggling in the "waters" of this wicked world.  True, many reject our message.  But as long as Jehovah continues to be patient, we have the responsibility to give them the opportunity to "attain to repentance" and to thus come in line for salvation. -2 Peter 3:9.

By preaching the good news to all whom we meet, we display justice in another important way. We show impartiality. Recall that "God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him."  (Acts 10:34, 35)  If we are to imitate His justice, we must not prejudge people.  Instead, we should share the good news  with others regardless of their race, social status, or financial standing. We thus give all who will listen an opportunity to hear and respond to the good news. -Romans 10:11-13. 

Next time: "Exercise Justice" in Walking With God - How We Treat Others

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah