I see social justice, i.e. working for justice in the society around us, as an extension of Christian love, which is a result of knowing God's love and grace.
I use economically poor people as an example, but we should be open to giving to each according to their need and our ability. If we can befriend lonely people we should do so, too. If we can live in a way that allows Jesus to peek out at people then that is the best way to preach the gospel.
Words can be shallow and many people have been hurt by the church or simply turned right off it. We need to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves when it comes to using words to preach the gospel.
If Jesus didn't want us to feed the hungry in his name why did he make such a big deal about it in the parable of the sheep and the goats. Feeding the hungry, visiting the lonely etc is what Jesus requires of us.
I use economically poor people as an example, but we should be open to giving to each according to their need and our ability. If we can befriend lonely people we should do so, too. If we can live in a way that allows Jesus to peek out at people then that is the best way to preach the gospel.
Words can be shallow and many people have been hurt by the church or simply turned right off it. We need to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves when it comes to using words to preach the gospel.
If Jesus didn't want us to feed the hungry in his name why did he make such a big deal about it in the parable of the sheep and the goats. Feeding the hungry, visiting the lonely etc is what Jesus requires of us.
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