Ever feel like the worst people always get away with it?
Like the ones who cheat, lie, and manipulate always come out on top?
And here you are—trying to do the right thing, living with integrity, and watching as those who sow chaos seem to thrive while you’re stuck picking up the pieces.
Yeah, it feels pretty messed up. And if we’re being honest, it’s one of the biggest struggles in the Christian walk: how do you deal with the injustice around you when it seems like God is doing nothing about it?
You know exactly what I mean. The greedy business owner who takes advantage of his employees. The politician who enriches themselves while the people suffer. The toxic person in your life who keeps running roughshod over others, spreading pain and destruction, yet always seems to escape any real consequences.
It’s frustrating. It feels like the universe is upside down.
But here’s the truth: just because it seems like they’re winning now doesn’t mean they will forever.
I get it. Right now, it feels like they’re untouchable. It feels like they’re skating through life while you’re the one left with all the broken pieces. You see them cutting corners, stepping on others, and thriving while you try to live in a way that honors God.
But, listen: there’s a law at work in the universe, and it’s bigger than anything they can escape.
The Bible says it clearly: “Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail.” — Proverbs 22:8
That’s right. It may look like they’re winning now, but their time is coming. Sooner or later, their actions will catch up with them.
It’s not a maybe. It’s a promise.
You see, in our world, there’s this idea that the unjust, the deceitful, the corrupt always somehow manage to evade the consequences of their actions. And yeah, sometimes it feels like that’s the case. But this is where faith comes in.
We’ve been taught that justice should be immediate, right? We want to see the bad guys get their comeuppance right here, right now. But God works on a bigger timeline. We might not see the full measure of justice, but it’s coming—either in this life or the next.
Consider this scripture: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” — Galatians 6:7
The people who harm others, who exploit and manipulate, are sowing seeds of destruction. And while they might seem to flourish for a season, that doesn’t mean they’re not digging their own grave. They’re living in a cycle of their own making, and eventually, the consequences of their actions will catch up with them.
Now, this doesn’t mean you should sit back and do nothing, either. Don’t allow injustice to pass you by without speaking out or standing up for what’s right.
But the point is: you don’t have to fix everything. You don’t have to be the one to deliver justice, because God is the ultimate judge.
Here’s another truth: sometimes the people who seem to be getting away with things may actually be the ones suffering the most internally. Maybe they have all the money or power, but are they really living in peace? Are they whole? Are they joyful? Most likely, they’re just as broken as anyone else, even if their life on the outside looks perfect.
So, what do you do with all this injustice you see?
First, accept it. Acknowledge that we live in a fallen world where things aren’t always fair. And that’s hard. It’s frustrating. It can feel like God isn’t paying attention. But, as Jesus said in John 16:33, “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Second, trust that God is working behind the scenes. You may not see it today, or tomorrow, or even in the next year, but God is just. And in His timing, He will bring the scales back into balance.
In the end, those who sow injustice, who harm and exploit others, will face the consequences of their actions. They will reap what they have sown. It might not be in a way you expect. It might not even be in your lifetime. But it will come. And it’s a guarantee.
So, don’t let their temporary “victories” steal your peace. Don’t let their bad behavior shake your faith. Know that justice is God’s, and it will be served. And in the meantime, focus on living a life that honors Him, even when it feels like the world is full of injustices.
Because while they might be thriving for now, the truth is: their time is coming.