Restitution Works Good Fruit

Restorative Justice

Restitution and forgiveness can work reconciliation and healing in a way that nothing else can.  Such things, however, do not go down well in the Gentile world which is often riven with enmity, anger, bitterness, and a relentless drive for vengeance.  But God has told us that He has reserved vengeance and retribution to Himself.  He has not  delegated that right to man.  "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'" (Romans 12: 19)

When the judicial system and society generally get this right, when it conforms more closely to biblical truth, the outcomes can be uplifting and genuinely restorative.  An example of such appeared lately in New Zealand newspapers. 

A man was towing an overloaded trailer.  It jackknifed and killed a motorcyclist.  The online newspaper, Stuff reports: