NO JUSTICE?

Baca: Habakkuk 2:1-20

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (Habakkuk 2:3)

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Bacaan tahunan: Numbers 1-2

The riots on May 14, 1998 leaving a dark haze in Indonesia's history. Ahead of Soeharto stepped down, trouble flared in several cities, where the worst place in Jakarta. Many Chinese women were raped. Malls were looted and burned. Many residents died roasting. However, no one tried in the incident. To date.

Is it true that God is indifferent to the crimes? Why do bad people can live freely, while good people suffer instead? It is also disturbing questions prophet Habakkuk. In the vision, the Lord answered her. Jewish crime will be punished by the arrival of the Chaldeans (see chapter 1). And, because the people deify their own strength, they will be overwritten woe (verses 5-19). God is holy do not let the crime be not judged. From the human side, there are times when God's judgment was slow, but the Lord confirmed his time "really is coming" (verse 3). God's justice will be upheld. In fact, it's time everyone will be judged before God (Revelation 20:12-13).

You may have been treated unfairly, but you do what is right. In such circumstances, many desperate people, even tempted to join in. deviant act. Habakkuk reminds the futility of those who boast of their crimes. Will we keep doing what is right even if treated unfairly? The wicked would be judged of God. With equal certainty, "the righteous person will live by his faithfulness" (verse 4). - ARS

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Live right, even in difficult situations God Almighty will reward you at the right time

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