Being someone who works in the area of fighting human trafficking, a book titled "Pursuing Justice" immediately grabbed my attention. So many people within the church have a misguided belief in the meaning of God's justice system. I was encouraged to see an author willing to explore the concept more in depth. In his book, Wytsma explores the biblical concept of justice and how we often missing the mark within our Christian circles. Once we know more about justice, how are we called to make it our pursuit? This book is a great place to start learning how to being your journey.
I personally found this book to be enlightening and informational. Working in ministry in areas most people avoid, I have first had exposure to those who are in the greatest need of justice. Wytsma did an excellent job in explaining the various types of justice, such as criminal justice, social justice, political justice, etc. The author used scriptures to support his writings and showed how justice is a character trait of God. Perhaps my favorite chapter is the one showing the correlation between justice and grace. As the author and scripture explain, injustice is a sin. Various biblical references are given within the book supporting this connection. It is only through grace that injustices can truly be made right.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about how to impact the world outside the four walls of a church building. It is educational, thought provoking and well worth the time spent reading.
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