Believing in Justice

On page 62 of the book Alcoholics Anonymous, we read: “We invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt.” One might say, “What goes around, comes around.”

If karma works to punish, this hidden justice also rewards right actions, and this is more important in our working of the program. In AA, even the most arrogant or unprincipled drunk can recover from a seemingly incurable disease by not drinking one day at a time and taking on a spiritual way of life.

If we act from good motives, we’ll always find that our work is rewarded in some way. No alcoholic who performs a service in the fellowship goes unrewarded. Quite often, the reward is simply a personal sense of well-being and growth in character, but these may be more important than money or recognition.

Justice is one of the cardinal virtues—a Godlike attribute that human beings strive to understand. Believing in justice is believing in the Hidden Power that orders justice in all things.

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley

Elder D. Todd Christofferson stated: "One of God’s attributes is justice... Because we know that God is just... we have the faith to go forward."

Elder L. Tom Perry echoed this sentiment: "The powers of evil are fighting against truth and righteousness... Someday the war between good and evil will be won—a permanent victory for good."

By embracing justice and righteousness, we align ourselves with the greater order of the universe—one that rewards goodness and brings lasting peace.