Christian’s reactions to injustice reveal his view of God and whether or not he is trusting and obeying God. You may find this material helpful to share with ladies in your church that may be facing difficult and hard-to-understand circumstances.

A Christian should expect mistreatment from the unjust.

Psalm 37:1, 12

What eventually happens to the unjust?

Why does God laugh at the unjust?

2 Timothy 3:2,3,12,13

What can those who live godly expect?

1 Peter 4:12-13

Why should we rejoice and be glad when trials come our way?

God will use the unjust as well as the injustices for His own purpose.

Isaiah 55:8

Can we understand ALL of God’s ways?

Genesis 50:20

What was Joseph’s attitude toward family members that wronged him? By the way, a great study to do on family injustices is the life of Joseph. What a great example of a HUMAN who saw God’s purpose in the midst of injustices caused by those who supposedly loved him.

Proverbs 16:4

Why did God make ALL things (including the wicked)?

The unjust will not go unnoticed or unpunished by God.

Psalm 10:13-14

What promise is found in this verse?

1 Thessalonians 4:6-8

What warning is found in this verse?

The offender (one who oppresses) will receive justice unless he repents.

Ecclesiastes 8:11-12

Why do men continue to do evil?

2 Peter 2:9

God delivers whom and reserves what?

God will ultimately balance His books. Justice will occur.

Proverbs 12:2-3,7; 24:19-20; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Colossians 3:25; Hebrews 2:2; Revelation 2:23

God remembers the oppressed and comforts them.

Psalm 9:9-10

Describe two characteristics of God toward those that are oppressed.

Matthew 5:10-12

Are you alone in your persecutions? How should we react when we are reviled? (cf. with Luke 6:22-23)

Romans 12:19-21

Think of three ways in which you can overcome this evil done against you with good.

Hebrews 12:2-3

When we are persecuted, we find comfort in knowing what?

1 Peter 4:19

According to this verse, we are to commit our suffering to whom?

In summary, injustices occur because of man’s sinful nature and for God’s purpose. Christians should expect injustices to occur and endure them with patience knowing that God will deal with the unjust. Furthermore, Christians are not to take the responsibility to avenge but rather allow God, in His time, to correct/punish those who oppress them. Finally, Christians need to commit their trials to God, believing that God is in control.

Read Psalm 73. The author of this Psalm struggled with the seeming “success” of the wicked and those that oppressed him. But then halfway through the chapter, he realizes “their end.” Based on this passage and the passages you have already studied, can you trust God’s dealings with the unjust and with the injustices that you face?

Trust Him to know that He has a purpose for what you have faced or are facing.

Trust Him to avenge those that have wronged you.

Trust Him to give you comfort and refuge (peace) as you commit the injustices to Him.

This counseling worksheet is based on counseling material written by Debi Pryde.