Because Justice Matters.
“What does that mean?”
We get that question a lot. And honestly? It’s a good one.
At Because Justice Matters, we believe justice isn’t just a word or a cause—it’s the very heart of God.
Depending on your background, theword justice might bring up a lot: politics, debates, confusion, even weariness. So let’s start with Scripture—because that’s where our understanding begins.
In many translations, Micah 6:8 says:
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
In the New Living Translation, it reads:
“The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
Justice, then, could be equated with simply:
Doing what is right.
That’s why we’re called Because Justice Matters, because doing the right thing matters.
But justice is more than one right act. More than a moment. It’s about restoring what’s been broken—within us, between us, and all around us.
It’s a way of life. A way of discipleship. The way of Jesus.
Justice is the story of God
Justice isn’t a political trend. It’s a biblical truth – woven throughout the entire story of Scripture.
In Genesis, God creates perfect shalom—wholeness and connection.
In the Law, He commands care for the poor, the immigrant, and the widow.
The Prophets cry out when God’s people ignore justice.
Jesus proclaims good news to the poor and freedom for the oppressed.
The Early Church shares resources, breaks bread, and lives in radical community.
In Revelation, the world is restored—the healing of all nations begins.
Justice is not optional for followers of Jesus. It is central to who God is—and who we are becoming.
Jesus moved toward the margins
If we want to understand justice, we have to look at Jesus. He didn’t avoid injustice—He stepped into it.
He welcomed women, immigrants, the poor, and the sick.
He flipped tables, touched the untouchable, and challenged systems of power.
In the New Testament, righteousness and justice are often one word: dikaiosune.
To love God is to love your neighbor.
To follow Jesus means going where He went—to the margins.
In a divided world, we believe the Church must reflect Christ’s heart for justice more than ever.
Women and the heart of Jesus
In every culture and generation, women have faced exclusion, exploitation, and erasure. But Jesus consistently did the opposite—He saw women, listened to them, dignified them, and empowered them.
He engaged the Samaritan woman in deep theological conversation.
He stopped to honor the bleeding woman who reached out in faith.
He defended the woman caught in injustice.
And He entrusted the first proclamation of His resurrection to a woman.
Jesus didn’t marginalize women—He lifted them up.
Today, we live in a world where too many women and girls still carry the weight of violence, silence, and injustice. At BJM, we follow the example of Jesus by walking with them, believing in them, and advocating for their flourishing.
Because justice isn’t just about policy or principle—it’s about people.
And when we say justice matters, we mean her story matters.
Her future matters.
She matters.
How we practice justice at BJM
At BJM, justice is not a theory.
It’s how we live, love, and lead in our community every day.
Justice looks like:
A dance class where girls build confidence, identity, and sisterhood.
Groceries delivered to an immigrant mom—because meeting real needs opens the door to long-term hope.
A WildFlour Pizza shift where a young adult earns a paycheck and discovers their leadership.
SHINE Mentorship offers consistency, safety, and community that disrupts cycles of abuse and exploitation before they begin.
Justice, for us, is slow. Relational. Local. Often unseen. But always sacred.
It looks like prayer. It looks like proximity. It looks like Jesus.
Take a Step Towards Justice
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Donate
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Volunteer
Show up. Whether weekly, monthly, or once a season–your time makes a lasting difference
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Book a WildFlour Pizza Pop Up
Host with purpose. Every slice you serve supports youth employment and leadership development.
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Pray
Cover our city, our team, and our neighbors with faithful intercession.