Where Is the God of Righteousness? A Call to Return to the Whole Counsel of God
🌾 Introduction: A Growing Concern
Lately, I’ve been deeply burdened.
Not because God’s love, blessing, and prosperity are being preached—they are indeed part of the gospel, rooted in His word. But I’ve noticed something missing. A growing silence. A gap. A subtle imbalance that’s becoming louder with every sermon, every post, and every broadcast.
We hear often:
“God will bless you.”
“He wants you to prosper.”
“He loves you unconditionally.”
And while all of this is true, the gospel is not complete without the message of righteousness, repentance, holiness, and justice—the very foundation of God’s throne (Psalm 89:14).
⚖️ The Forgotten Foundations: Righteousness and Justice
I find myself tuning into messages and scrolling through online content, only to feel spiritually underfed—not because God isn’t being mentioned, but because a part of Him is being left out.
The messages are uplifting, yes, but where is the call to holy living?
Where is the challenge to examine our hearts?
Where are the teachings that confront sin, not just comfort it?
I’m longing to hear again about the God who is both merciful and just, the God who calls us to repentance, not only reward.
📖 Rediscovering God in the Prophets
Recently, the Holy Spirit prompted me to revisit the writings of the prophets. And what I found shook me.
As I read through their words, I often whispered to myself:
"Is this really God?"
"How have we drifted so far from this message?"
"Why is this not what we hear on today’s altars?"
What I saw was not just a God of love, but also a God of holy fire, righteous judgment, and unwavering justice. It’s not either-or. It’s both. And this is the balance we are losing.
💔 A Disturbing Encounter
One day, I came across a prayer posted on a Christian platform—an earnest request, perhaps, but it shocked me. The words blatantly contradicted the will and knowledge of God, violating the truth of Scripture.
And yet, the person prayed with boldness and confidence—as if God's agreement was guaranteed.
It made me pause. What are we being taught today?
Have we become so casual with God that we no longer discern truth from error?
If we’ve replaced reverence with convenience, and obedience with emotional validation, we’re not following Jesus—we’re following a version of Him that fits our preferences.
🔥 The Call to Return
This is not a message of condemnation—it is a message of awakening.
God has not changed.
He is still holy.
He is still righteous.
He is still just.
Yes, He is love—but His love does not cancel His justice. His mercy does not excuse sin. His grace empowers righteousness, not disobedience.
“Be holy, for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Proverbs 9:10
“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” — Amos 5:24
🙏🏽 Reflection Questions:
Are we embracing the whole nature of God, or only the parts that feel good?
Have we traded conviction for comfort?
Are our prayers aligned with God’s truth—or with our personal desires?
📣 A Final Plea
Let’s return to the Word—not just the promises, but the commandments.
Let’s preach Jesus—not just as Savior, but also as Lord.
Let’s welcome the God of love and the God of righteousness—because they are one and the same.
🕊️ Call to Action:
If this resonates with you, pause and pray:
“Lord, help me know You in fullness—Your love and Your righteousness.
Restore the fear of the Lord in my heart.
Awaken me to truth.
Let me not be deceived by a partial gospel.
Teach me to walk in the light of Your holiness.”
Let’s challenge ourselves and others to return to the full counsel of God.
Because that’s where transformation truly begins.