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Divine Justice And Protection For The Vulnerable Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable.
In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable. Exploitation, manipulation, and abuse of power can take many forms, but one thing is certain that God stands with the victim and punishes the wicked.
The Bible teaches us that God is a defender of the weak and a champion of justice (Psalm 68:5, Deuteronomy 10:18). He sees the hearts of those who exploit and manipulate others for their own gain, and He will not let their wickedness go unpunished.
When individuals use their power, influence, or clever words to take advantage of the naive and innocent, they may think they've gotten away with it. But God sees the truth, and He will hold them accountable. The victim, though weak in the eyes of the world, is strong in God's sight, and He will defend them.
In Psalm 82:3-4, God commands us to "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
God's justice is not limited to earthly authorities; He is the ultimate Judge, and His judgment is perfect. He will punish the wicked for their exploitation and manipulation, and He will bring comfort and vindication to the victim.
Let this be a warning to those who would seek to exploit the weak. God is watching, and He will not be silent. And to the victims, take heart, God sees your pain, and He will defend you.
In a world filled with darkness, God's justice shines like a ray of hope. May we all strive to be instruments of His justice, standing with the vulnerable and speaking out against exploitation in all its forms.