Oppression occurs when people are abused, neglected, and treated unfairly. When another human being's rights are violated for any reason injustice is close at hand.
Injustice preys on those considered to be "weak" (the poor, children, elderly, minorities). Acts of oppression are fueled by the "powerful", the greedy, selfish, and the violent. Oppression tears apart that fabric of another human being's image and self worth.
Justice is at the very heart of God: "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you" - Psalm 89:14
Because of God's heart he calls us to be a voice and advocate for the afflicted: "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed" - Psalm 82:3
God's pursuit of justice for all people is a theme that carries on all throughout the Scriptures. The question is not "What does God think about injustice?", but rather "What are we doing in light of God's heart for the oppressed?" (listen to podcast "rising up against injustice").
Where do you see injustice and oppression today? What are practical things that followers of Jesus can do to break the chains of injustice?
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