Divine Justice - What Is Divine Justice?




A New Day
by Marie C. Dimino

Belief in Divine Justice can open the door to a new reality. It takes courage and blind faith to succeed on a spiritual journey with Truth.

 

 

 

Divine Justice is the practice and belief that a Higher Power reigns over all, delivering fairness in its due course. When a favorable outcome does not prevail in a situation expected, the universe can seem unfair and unjust. It often leaves a feeling of defeat and distress. By the very force and nature of human emotion, it is almost inconceivable to not want to fight back, and gainfully insure what is thought to be rightfully owed or owned.

It is hard to believe that atonement from others will always come forth and be righteous in the end. Since there is no way of predicting the future, trusting in Truth is somewhat difficult unless it is practiced over time with wisdom and faith. Being willing to step back and let go of past beliefs makes it possible to experience the phenomena. Courage is needed to forgive and move forward.

On Forgiving Others

Dr. Emmet Fox was an ordained minister in Divine Science, a branch of New Thought in 1931. His sermons are considered to be one of the first remarkable ministries in America. His Sunday morning lectures drew more than 5,000 people. The meditations and sermons never lasted more than twenty minutes. He was an author, teacher and mystic favored by many faiths and churches including Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, and many others. In his book, Sermon on the Mount, he states: "You must forgive everyone who has ever hurt you if you want to be forgiven yourself; that is the long and short of it." He goes on to say: "If we do not forgive, we will be tied to the very thing we hate."

Emotional immaturity and a false belief in the power of self dictate the belief of revenge and control. Forcefully trying to manipulate the present and the outcome of things is usually doomed to failure. It might seem to work for a while, but the satisfaction that is needed and craved will not be complete. Retaliation feels good at first and may give temporary relief of accomplishment, but later delivers emotions of emptiness and is void of feeling.

Trusting in the Divine

Trusting in Divine Justice makes it possible to move on, leading to a higher purpose in life and a belief that good things will come in time. As life continues to unfold, there will be a moment of reflection and realization that all things happen for a reason. It takes the future to understand the past, and the past is necessary to create an effective future.

During a dispute, opinions can vary. It is only fair to honor another's point of view. What might seem true to you may appear unconvincing or even implausible to the opposing side. Other times a hint of denial might interfere with the ability to understand a situation. It is not always possible to know or understand the actions or life of another. Different paths and realities that exist makes it impossible to know the nature of all things. Releasing past judgments empowers the journey by unburdening the weight of others' shortcomings. It is better to travel lighthearted and pure of conviction than be victorious in all matters.

A Course In Miracles states: "Justice is the divine correction for injustice." By doing what is right and trusting the outcome to rest in the hands of Divine Justice, a new life will come to pass. Co-creating with the Divine results in the opportunity to continue life toward a higher level of existence and a chance to find spiritual happiness in all things.

See:   What Is Spiritual Happiness?