God Is Not Judge Judy

October 20, 2019

Rev. Jake Allstaedt

The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) surprisingly portrays God as the unrighteous judge. Jesus even tells us to "hear what the unrighteous judge says." This judge gives justice to a widow, not based on the merit of her case, but based on the fact that he wants peace. That's not what Judge Judy would do, but God is not Judge Judy. He's a better judge—our unrighteous judge—who can't help but act in favor of the undeserving sinners He loves and has called His own.