Summit Life with J.D. Greear Bring the Little Children to Me: A Plea for Life | Luke 18:15-27 | IN STEP
Nov 17, 2025
In this thought-provoking discussion, themes of vulnerability and justice take center stage. The speaker emphasizes caring for the weak, particularly focusing on the moral implications of abortion. Drawing on cultural history, they challenge listeners to advocate for unborn lives while addressing personal stories of those affected. The conversation also delves into societal views on disability and the role of Christians in speaking for the marginalized. With a call to action, the message insists on community support and the power of compassion to effect change.
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Caring For Vulnerable People Defines Faith
- Jesus teaches that caring for the vulnerable is a defining mark of his followers.
- Failing to protect the weak disqualifies one from living in step with Jesus.
Children Model Openness To God's Kingdom
- Jesus elevates children as models for receiving God's kingdom and prioritizes them.
- Recognizing our own vulnerability like children leads us to protect other vulnerable people.
Abortion As A Central Moral Issue
- J.D. Greear frames abortion as a primary contemporary expression of failing to protect the vulnerable.
- He urges Christians to see this as a moral issue transcending partisan politics.
