Societal Good life
October 10th-13th
John Elmer
Part of The Good Life

For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:20

“SOCIETAL GOOD LIFE”

1. We are called to bring the

into society.

This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will b edone, on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:9-10 p. 831

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”

Revelation 7:9-10 p. 1066

2. Racial

is a key element to the societal good life.

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:18 p. 1045

3. The local

should lead in this transformation.

You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world.

Matthew 5:13a, 14a p. 830

HOW?

 Recognize white

.

 Open up space for other

to our Christian experience.

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:28 p. 1003

 Move from

in the face of injustice.

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8 p. 801

Action Step: I will put myself into a situation where I am the minority.
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