[[-SOAP HUB]]. [[-Genesis Overview]]. [[Genesis 34]] ## Title: Deal With Injustice Righteously ## Scripture: (Genesis 34:30) Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought ruin on me by making me a foul odor among the inhabitants of the land—among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I am few in number; they will join forces against me and attack me, and both I and my family will be destroyed!” (NET) ## Observation: The sons of Jacob were placed in a difficult position. Their sister had been assaulted and justice needed to be done. During the time, there was no local police force. If someone did harm to you, it was your job to dispense justice. Many look at the words of Jacob as being uncaring toward his daughter or self-centered. It appears as though he is thinking only of his personal interests. However, when you think more broadly of the context, you can see his dilemma. Jacob desires justice for his daughter, but also needs to do so in a way that does not do more harm than good. He realizes that justice can become injustice when it goes too far. Justice should have come to the man who did the deed, not the entire community. We must be careful to remember the same. Justice is a good thing and the Bible speaks a lot about the purpose of justice in our world. However, justice must meet the crime. We must also be careful not to allow others to get wrapped up in our rage. ## Application: Do you have a pattern of taking out injustice on the innocent? How can you course correct today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always dealing with us in a just and righteous way.