Living Christianity #2 - Justice Vs Mercy

There is a news article in The Straits Times today that will serve as an excellent starting point for what I've got to say. Here are the following key points from the article.

[ The Straits Times, "Former national waterpolo player fined for road rage", 1 September 2006, Page H13 ].

1. Former national waterpolo player Ng Tong Hwee, 43, was riding his BMW bike to work.
2. Ms Ong Phui Huey, driver of a Volvo, cut into his lane, forcing him to swerve.
3. Mr Ng horned at her, caught up with her vehicle and gestured for Ms Ong to come out.
4. Ms Ong ignored him. No fault was acknowledged. No apology was given.
5. Mr Ng then kicked her car door several times when he tried and failed to open it.
6. Mr Ng pled guilty, was convicted and fined S$5000.

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How's that for Justice? Where is the Justice?

Here, the once non-Christian FD would conclude the following:

1. Ms Ong is a bloody Bitch Volvo driver!
2. She only got away with what she did because Mr Ng was stupified by his rage and did what he did.
3. If there is justice, YES, Mr Ng should be fined for his unruly behaviour, BUT Ms Ong should also be punished for her role in this whole fiasco.

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Here is what the Christian FD would have done:

1. Be angered by Ms Ong's stupid behaviour.
2. Go home, complain to friends and family, thank God for His protection and forget about this incident.

Here is what a Christian is also supposed to do:

1. Pray that God would help Ms Ong realise the consequences of reckless driving.
2. Pray that God would protect her from the dangers arising from other reckless drivers.

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Ask for God's Mercy,

Believe in God's Justice.

I understand the wisdom behind this statement in my head but I've yet to fully accept it in my heart.