Bible study: Character Traits of God - God is Just (week 2)

Dear parents,

This week we continued our small group study on the characteristics of God. We talked about how God is just, and we used Psalm 99:4 as our primary verse—God is worshiped because he loves justice and acts with justice and righteousness.

We talked about the idea of experiencing a just, right relationship with God and with other people. We saw how God wants us to recognize injustice and to respond when we see injustice being inflicted upon other people.

There is a right and wrong. God is consistent and doesn't flip-flop back and forth at random. God hates the evil that happens in the world, and one day all accounts will be settled. As Christians, we can choose to pursue and love justice—not what’s easy or convenient or expedient.

I’d encourage you to take a few minutes in the coming days to talk with your teenager about this week’s lesson. Here are some questions that you could incorporate into your conversation:
• What exactly is justice, and does everyone deserve it? Explain.
• Why do you think God loves justice?
• What are some ways you can pursue justice as a teenager? If you’re interested in working for justice, how do you know what to pursue?
• How can you develop and maintain a merciful attitude toward other people?


As always, Carlon's Bible study meets at his house in Surrey on Monday nights from 7-9pm. Newcomers are always welcome! If that date and location don't work for you, please contact me because I'd love to see more small groups started!