What God Loves Most: Finding Hope in His Justice and Righteousness
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered, “Where is the good in all this mess?”
Many believers wrestle with the pain, injustice, and chaos around them. As a Christian inspiration blogger, I’ve walked through that same confusion and come out with a deeper peace. Psalm 33 reminds us what God values most: righteousness, justice, and unfailing love. When we align our hearts with what God loves, we begin to see hope rise where fear once lived.
Let’s explore how understanding what God loves can give you courage, clarity, and comfort today.
What Does God Really Love?
Psalm 33:5 says,
“He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.”
That one sentence speaks volumes. God doesn’t just approve of righteousness and justice, He loves them. He doesn’t change His mind. He doesn’t waiver like human emotions. God consistently loves what is right and fair.
Then, almost surprisingly, the verse shifts. It says the earth is full of God’s steadfast love.
At first glance, that may seem untrue. After all, the world can feel like it’s drowning in sin, injustice, and sorrow. But this verse challenges us to look deeper.
The Problem: We Love What God Hates
Here’s the hard truth: we often give our affection to things that oppose God’s heart. We fall into patterns of bitterness, pride, dishonesty, or self-centered living. Culture praises power and fame. God praises righteousness and justice. If we say we love God, we must also love what He loves and reject what He hates.
That’s not always easy. But it’s always right.
A Story of Shifting Love
A friend of mine, Sarah, used to work in corporate law. She was brilliant, successful, and surrounded by wealth. But over time, she realized her environment thrived on exploitation. She struggled internally. Was God asking her to walk away from her dream job?
She prayed through Psalm 33. Slowly, her priorities changed. She quit and started a nonprofit to fight housing injustice in her city. That shift didn’t come from guilt—it came from a new love for what God loves.
Like Sarah, when we value righteousness and justice, we can experience God’s love in tangible ways.
Hope Still Fills the Earth
Even in a broken world, Psalm 33 says the earth is full of His steadfast love. That’s a powerful truth.
God’s love isn’t absent, it’s active. It’s in every act of mercy. Every step toward forgiveness. Every moment you choose kindness instead of revenge.
His love shows up in the quiet prayers of the faithful, in a warm meal for a neighbor, in justice pursued with grace.
Praise is the Right Response
Psalm 33 begins and ends with praise. It says:
“We put our hope in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.” (Psalm 33:20–22 NLT)
When we focus on God’s character, His righteousness, His justice, and His love, our hearts respond in worship. Not because everything is perfect, but because He is.
How You Can Align with What God Loves
Here are three practical ways to live out Psalm 33 today:
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Pray for God’s heart. Ask Him to help you love righteousness and justice like He does.
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Speak up for others. Stand for what’s right in your home, church, and community.
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Reflect on God’s goodness. Keep a journal of moments where you see His unfailing love in your day.
Take a Moment: Psalm 33 Reflection Quiz
How closely do your values align with God’s? Take this short quiz:
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Do I speak truth even when it’s hard?
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Always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Do I stand up for people being treated unfairly?
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Yes
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Only when convenient
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Not often
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Do I praise God regularly for His love and justice?
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Daily
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Occasionally
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Rarely
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Your Result:
Mostly A’s – You’re aligning well with God’s heart.
Mostly B’s – You’re on the path, but there’s room to grow.
Mostly C’s – Take time today to reconnect with what God loves most.
Final Encouragement
You don’t have to be perfect to love what God loves. You just have to be willing. His love is already surrounding you, calling you to deeper purpose and praise.
So today, choose righteousness. Speak up for justice. Rest in His unfailing love. And let Psalm 33 shape your heart like never before.
Quick Poll
Which attribute of God do you most connect with today?
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His Justice
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His Righteousness
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His Unfailing Love
(Vote in the comments or share your thoughts!)
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