There is a lot of injustice around.

It looks like those accused of wrong doing in the Post Office scandal were treated as guilty before all the facts could be explored;

The war in Ukraine seems to be totally unjust, Ukraine having done nothing to warrant the invasion from Russia, it seems, except to exist;

The problems in the middle east are fraught with historic injustices that are very difficult to unpick, and whilst the actions of Hamas were totally unjustified, so is the extreme response from the Israeli Government- in my opinion - and in both cases, the innocent suffer.

I hope I am safe in assuming that none of us like to see injustice, especially when those facing injustice seem powerless to prove their innocence or to fight against the powers set against them.

In the face of such injustices, our hopes may be placed in the laws that govern national and international behaviour, and, in the case of wars, we hope that people of peace, wisdom and good sense can be heard over the clamour.

For those of us of faith, we might look to God to sort things out. But God has a habit of putting the question back to us, challenging us into action – you’ve told me what is wrong with human society, so as a human, what are you going to do about it? At such times, I find that certain scriptures come to mind as a guide.

Presently, I am being challenged by these two: Proverbs 3, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”; And Micah 6, “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

I cannot solve the world’s problems, but where I see injustice, in whatever form, I have a mouth to speak, I have a mind that can direct me to do good, I have a heart to love others with, and I have a God who invites me to walk in his ways, ways of justice and of peace.

Peace be with you.