I love your passion for this issue, Krisi! And thanks for sharing your thoughts here.
I couldn’t agree more with your concept of ineffectual Christian passivity. I do believe wholeheartedly that we are not to take justice lightly nor are we to leave it all up to God in a way that negates our personal responsibility to pursue and work for it. I absolutely believe that as Christians, we should be at the very forefront of the missions of justice in this world. When I was speaking of God righting it all, I meant in terms of redeeming the overall brokenness of this world and judging those who have opposed justice ie: pimps, sex trade etc. Not that we shouldn’t pursue justice through the rescuing of girls, prosecuting of criminals, and being in the muck of it all to defend those who are defenseless. And certainly not that we should turn a blind eye and assume that we are spectators in a world where God is at work so we can just chill. Yes, He is at work but He has also called us to partnership with His mission and for our hearts to break and resonate and rage at the things which stir His.
I guess I was thinking more in terms of eternal justice. Also, in terms of my children, I believe they know that I am wholeheartedly on their side in terms of hurts etc. Almost overly so. In which I have to restrain myself from hurling myself at their bullies. My mama heart is ferocious and I am learning the difference between justice and vengeance and I think that I can ( and have) confronted the bullies, parents etc.) without seeking retribution. I seriously had the strongest urge to resort to third grade antics and start teasing these kids myself. Real mature, I know.
I also believe that confrontation is not only essential to right relationships but Godly. It is only the matter of how we confront that determines whether we are doing it in a Godly way or a fleshly way. When my kids get hurt, it is initially all flesh and I need to calm down and prayerfully consider what God has called me to do before dealing with such a situation.
I don’t have all the answers but I absolutely love what you wrote and the challenge to stand up for what we believe. And to put hands and feet to our words.
I am so sorry that you didn’t feel protected when you were young. Know that you are absolutely worth protecting and I love you dear friend. Always good to hear your thoughts.
