We introduced the topic of Social Justice vs Biblical Justice on September 5, 2021. You can hear that message HERE. I recently listened to the following talk by Dr. Jeff Myers. In the message he provides 9 considerations as we seek to work toward racial unity. They are worthwhile thinking about.
- DOES MY WORLDVIEW RECOGNIZE THAT OUR WORTH AS HUMANS COMES FROM GOD, NOT FROM OUR ACTIVITIES?
- AM I A PERSON WHO SEEKS PEACE, RESOLVES ANGER, SPEAKS FORTHRIGHTLY, RESISTS RETALIATION FOR PERSONAL OFFENSES AND LOVES MY ENEMIES?
- HOW HAS SIN CAUSED STRUCTURAL EVIL? What structures of society are broken that can be fixed? What role can I play?
- AM I GENEROUS?
- ARE MY NEIGHBORS DOING BETTER BECAUSE I AM THERE? What concrete steps can I take to actively improve the lives of those around me?
- HAVE I OBSERVED WRONGDOING AND NOT ACTED? Commit to know what is right and wrong and determine to act the next time you see injustice occurring.
- AM I ASSESSING BLAME BASED ON GROUP IDENTITY? —whether rich or poor, white or black, city or suburban, liberal or conservative
- AM I USING SHAME OR THREATS TO FORCE OTHERS TO SEE IT MY WAY? Injustice cannot remedy injustice. It isn’t about punishment—it’s about restoration.
- DO I PURSUE UNITY BASED ON GOD’S NATURE AND CHARACTER AND HIS PLAN FOR HISTORY?
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