§ 1 The text
NASB
Isaiah 61:8, NASBFor I, the Lord, love justice, I hate robbery in the burnt offering; and I will faithfully give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.
“God is primarily concerned with saving some, not with justice as such.”
§ 2 The argument
God declares, 'I, the Lord, love justice.' Justice is not a human preference imposed on the movement but the revealed character of God. Because God loves justice, His people are to love and do it — not treat it as negotiable.
§ 3 Context & notes
One of several 'God loves justice' texts the speaker stacks to establish the foundation before addressing application. Establishes the premise that justice is intrinsic to God's character.
§ 4 Themes
God loves justice divine character recompense foundation
§ 5 Discussion questions
- If God says 'I love justice,' can His people treat justice as optional or deferrable?
- How does grounding justice in God's character change the debate from strategy to obedience?