Justice, Unyielding and Inevitable
Its laws unbent by what we do.
Some claim that law is man’s design,
A fleeting rule, a grand design.
Yet justice moves, unseen, unswayed,
A force that cannot be delayed.
The liar thinks he hides his trail,
Yet truth will rise, his mask will fail.
The thief who takes what’s not his own
Will find no peace in what he’s sown.
The faithless heart that cheats in love
Will lose the gift it dreams thereof.
The tyrant grasping for control
Will find himself in chains, not whole.
The one who kills to claim his might
Will live in fear and shun the light.
Through laws and courts, some hide their wrong,
Yet justice waits, however long.
The one who trades in greed and gain
Will reap a world of loss and pain.
Neglecting kin, forsaking ties,
Leads only to a life that dies.
To scorn the weak, deny their worth,
Is but to curse one’s own rebirth.
For justice waits in silent thread,
And binds the choices we have tread.
Yet suffering, though sharp it seems,
Reveals the truth beyond our dreams.
For when all earthly things are lost,
We see what truly bears the cost.
The heart that loves, the soul that’s true,
Finds justice kind and mercy new.
Though wealth and power fade to dust,
Love and truth remain our trust.
Justice stands, unwavering, free—
As sure as fate, as gravity.
My son, beware the cunning snare,
The lie that whispers, "None will care."
Deception’s power is not its might,
But that it blinds the liar’s sight.
The thief who thinks his path is free,
Is shackled by his trickery.
For those who cheat and twist what’s true,
Will weave their web around you too.
They’ll call you friend, they’ll urge you near,
Then bid you lie to calm their fear.
For if you stand and speak what’s real,
You break the spell they long to feel.
They hate the truth—it burns, it stings,
It strips them of their shadowed wings.
And so they scheme, they plot, they spin,
To pull you down and rope you in.
But every snare they lay for you,
Will catch their feet and bind them too.
So walk the path where truth is bright,
And never trade the dark for light.
They’ll curse you, scorn you, call you blind,
Yet deep inside, they’ll fear your mind.
For truth is sharp, and truth is tall,
And liars, son, they fear its call.
Introduction: Justice, Unyielding and Inevitable
Many people believe that justice and law must be consciously established by societies, governments, or individuals. They think these concepts are merely social constructs, dependent on enforcement and human acknowledgment. This view, however, is not only mistaken, but it also tempts people to live as though justice is something external that can be manipulated, evaded, or ignored. In reality, justice operates with the same unyielding certainty as the laws of gravity or thermodynamics. It is not dependent on our recognition of it, nor can it be avoided or delayed indefinitely.
To ignore justice is not to escape its consequences, but to remain unaware of its operations. Just as no one can defy gravity by simply choosing not to believe in it, no one can defy the laws of moral order, which are woven into the very fabric of existence. When we choose to act outside of these principles, we are not acting outside of law—we are simply becoming ignorant of how justice inevitably works. Just as a rock will fall to the ground, the consequences of injustice will inevitably fall upon the one who commits it, whether or not they see it coming.
Justice is not some abstract ideal that requires the consent of the people to exist. It is a force that operates whether we acknowledge it or not. The reality of moral law is deeply embedded in human existence, and the choices we make either align us with it or drive us further into chaos. But make no mistake: the law of justice does not wait for us to recognize it. It is at work, often invisibly, to ensure that the consequences of our actions align with the natural order of right and wrong.
10 Concrete Examples of Justice’s Unyielding Nature
Lying: When someone tells a lie, they may momentarily escape the consequences of truth, but lying introduces distrust into their relationships. It erodes their integrity and creates a world where truth is no longer valued. Eventually, the lie is revealed, and the liar’s credibility, reputation, and relationships are destroyed. Their life, once built on trust and authenticity, is now fragmented, and they no longer have the right to live with the confidence that honesty brings.
Stealing: A person who steals may believe they’ve gained something they didn’t earn, but in reality, they’ve destroyed their own right to ownership. Stealing shifts the balance of fairness, creating resentment and bitterness in the person they’ve taken from. In time, the thief may find themselves in a world where their possessions are no longer secure, where they cannot trust others, and where they must constantly fear the loss of their ill-gotten gains.
Cheating: In a relationship, cheating may seem like a way to gain short-term pleasure or advantage, but it undermines the very foundation of love, trust, and respect. The one who cheats may never fully realize it, but in their actions, they destroy their own ability to experience genuine affection and authenticity in relationships. The lies and deceit they sow will ultimately turn them into someone who cannot trust love, cannot give love, and cannot receive it without suspicion.
Controlling: When a person seeks to control others through manipulation, they are not just asserting power over those around them—they are destroying their own right to live in a world of freedom, creativity, and mutual respect. The person who manipulates or controls others creates an environment of fear, stifling genuine connection. Eventually, they find themselves isolated, surrounded by others who only respond to their manipulation and never offer true, open love or cooperation.
Murdering: The act of taking another’s life is the ultimate violation of their rights, and it comes with irreversible consequences. Not only does the murderer destroy the life of the victim, but they also destroy their own capacity to live freely in a world where others’ rights are respected. Their actions set them on a path where they will never again be able to live authentically or escape the guilt, fear, and isolation that comes with taking a life.
Using Political Means to Protect Oneself: A person who uses political power to gain protection or advantage at the expense of others may temporarily find themselves secure. However, this act introduces instability and dishonesty into the system, weakening the social contract and trust in the structures that support society. Eventually, the person who manipulates the system for their own gain will find themselves in a situation where they no longer trust the system, nor can they trust others, because they have corrupted the very forces that protect them.
Using Legal Means to Protect Oneself: Just as political manipulation introduces instability, using legal means to exploit the law creates a culture of legalism over justice. A person who uses the legal system to avoid accountability for their actions—whether through loopholes or technicalities—may find temporary protection, but in doing so, they destroy their ability to live in a society that values fairness and accountability. They may not face immediate consequences, but their actions undermine the legal system’s integrity, and they will eventually be ensnared by the very system they sought to manipulate.
Exploiting Others for Financial Gain: In the pursuit of wealth, people often turn to exploitative practices—cheating customers, manipulating markets, or taking advantage of workers. This not only destroys the well-being of those exploited but also leads the exploiter down a path of moral decay. They lose the ability to see the value of human dignity and will eventually find themselves in a world devoid of true partnership, where money is the only value they know, and they cannot trust anyone who isn’t interested in exploiting them.
Neglecting Family or Community Responsibilities: A person who neglects their responsibilities to their family or community may believe they can live their life without consequence. However, this neglect slowly destroys the bonds that make a fulfilling life possible. The one who fails to care for their loved ones or contribute to their community will eventually find themselves isolated, without the support systems that provide meaning and connection. In forsaking their responsibilities, they destroy their right to live in a society built on mutual care and respect.
Dehumanizing Others: When a person dehumanizes another—whether through racism, sexism, or any form of discrimination—they not only harm the victim but also diminish their own humanity. They lose the ability to see others as equals, and in doing so, they erode their capacity for compassion and empathy. The dehumanizer ends up living in a world where they cannot connect with others on a fundamental level, their relationships marked by fear, hatred, and misunderstanding.
In each of these cases, justice operates by slowly unraveling the life of the perpetrator. They may think they have escaped its reach, but in reality, they have simply introduced their own destroyer into their world. By acting unjustly, they destroy the very qualities that make life worth living—honesty, integrity, fairness, and trust. And no matter how much they may try to hide from the consequences of their actions, justice will always find a way to restore balance. It is not about whether they recognize it—it is about whether they are ready to face its inevitable reckoning.
Suffering and the Illusion of Injustice
While many experience suffering in ways that feel deeply unjust, the truth is that righteous suffering never truly experiences injustice. It is a profound paradox that those who suffer with integrity and faith in a loving, benevolent world, retain the very things that matter most—truth, choice, faith, hope, and love. These qualities are not simply abstract ideals; they are the foundation of a meaningful life and the heart of a benevolent universe. Even when external circumstances are stripped away—wealth, homes, relationships, or even life itself—these internal truths remain steadfast, making suffering not only bearable but, in some sense, necessary.
To understand this paradox, it is essential to recognize that the world is built on the intrinsic justice of love, and love’s demands are far deeper than mere material well-being or comfort. In a world of injustice, the person who suffers righteously can still perceive the love that governs all things, even when the external systems seem to betray them. The loss of wealth, status, or comfort might reveal the fleeting nature of material things, but it also has the potential to strip away distractions, enabling an individual to reconnect with what is most essential.
The Unseen Gifts of Righteous Suffering
For someone who suffers justly, the loss of material wealth may expose the hollowness of worldly possessions, revealing them to be transient and insufficient sources of true happiness. Likewise, losing relationships or status may reveal the importance of unconditional love, and the capacity to choose freely in the face of hardship.
In these moments, suffering transforms into something sacred. It is the stripping away of all that is unnecessary, leaving only the unshakeable foundation of truth, choice, faith, hope, and love. These are the gifts that suffering can bestow upon those who endure with grace. They may seem intangible, but they are the very qualities that make life worth living, and they are not susceptible to the whims of fortune.
Suffering as a Pathway to Understanding
The seeming injustice of suffering often arises from a misunderstanding of what constitutes true value. When everything external is stripped away, we may be tempted to think that we are left with nothing, but in reality, we are left with the very essence of life—our capacity for love, faith, and hope. These qualities are not given or taken by external forces; they are woven into the fabric of our being. As such, they cannot be taken from us, even if we lose everything else.
In fact, it is only when everything else is stripped away that we can truly understand their value. Just as a diamond's brilliance becomes apparent only when it is freed from the rough stone, so too does the depth of human experience become clear when external distractions fade. It is in these moments that one can experience the profound peace and joy that come from knowing that, regardless of the world's circumstances, love, truth, and choice are eternal.
The Final Reconciliation of Suffering and Justice
In the end, it is not the loss of worldly possessions or relationships that determines whether suffering is just or unjust. The true measure of suffering is found in how it shapes us—how it refines our hearts and minds, how it leads us back to love, truth, and grace. The righteous who suffer retain the most important things of all, and in that way, they transcend the seeming injustice of their circumstances.
Justice, in its highest form, is not simply a matter of external fairness; it is the recognition of the divine love and moral order that underlie all things. Suffering, when borne with righteousness, becomes an expression of that divine order, a testament to the enduring power of love in the face of adversity. Even in the most unjust of circumstances, those who hold fast to love and truth will always find that they have retained everything that truly matters. And in the end, this is the only justice that matters—the justice that transcends the material world and binds us to a higher, eternal reality.
The Conspiracy of Deception: Illusion, Evasion, and the Contempt for Reality
The human capacity for deception is not merely a strategy of survival, nor is it only a weapon wielded by the unscrupulous. It is, at its core, a rebellion against reality itself—a vain attempt to supplant what is with what we wish to be true. This rebellion is not just individual but collective, a conspiracy of deceivers and the deceived, who, in their mutual self-interest, work together to manufacture an illusion that allows them to evade the weight of truth.
Consider the case of faith healers like Benny Hinn. His power does not come from healing the sick but from an audience willing to believe in the image of healing. It is not the reality of miracles that sustains his ministry, but the demand for them. His audience needs to believe, and their belief requires not objective verification but participation in the spectacle. They fall to the ground, they claim healing, they reinforce the illusion with their own performances—because to disbelieve would be to shatter not just the man on the stage but the world they have constructed around him. They need the lie, and in their need, they become complicit in it. This is the essence of confirmation bias: the refusal to acknowledge contradictions, not out of ignorance, but out of hostility toward truth.
This pattern is evident not just in religious charlatanry but in every domain where deception thrives. Consider the criminal who, rather than facing justice, finds another criminal to absolve him—not through truth and repentance, but through mutual evasion. “I will not expose you if you do not expose me.” This is the secret handshake of the guilty, the unspoken contract of those who know that their survival depends on sustaining the illusion of innocence. A justice system built on such arrangements becomes a house of mirrors where no crime is ever punished, only traded. This is why organized crime, corrupt political structures, and even international espionage so often depend on blackmail and honeypot schemes. They do not merely trap individuals; they create networks of shared guilt, ensuring that no one within the system can afford for the truth to be told.
At its core, this is not just a pragmatic strategy—it is a fundamental disdain for reality. The deceiver does not merely manipulate truth; he hates it. He does not merely lie; he seeks to unseat reality itself and enthrone illusion in its place. The fraudster does not want to be exposed, but more than that, he wants to live in a world where exposure is impossible. This is why entire societies can be built upon lies, and why those lies, once entrenched, become impossible to challenge without immense cost.
But reality is not so easily overthrown. The deceiver can evade for a time, but truth is not abolished by neglect. Justice is never truly suspended—it is only unacknowledged, waiting for its inevitable moment of revelation. The liar, the fraudster, the tyrant—they do not live beyond the reach of truth. They merely live on borrowed time.
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