Church of the City New York The Jesus Stuff: Justice Margin - Suzy Silk
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Oct 31, 2022 Discover how Jesus exemplified justice and mercy through His life, urging us to extend that same love to others. Explore the challenge of modern busyness and its impact on genuine connections in a fast-paced world. Learn about the importance of stewardship and living with intentional margins, allowing us to prioritize helping those in need. The discussion dives into biblical stories, like Ruth and Boaz, encouraging selflessness and righteous living as we embody justice and mercy in our daily actions.
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Love in Action
- Loving your neighbor, according to Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, involves showing mercy through action.
- It requires practical justice and unexpected acts of kindness, even when inconvenient.
Justice and Mercy: Core to God's Kingdom
- Justice and mercy are integral parts of God's kingdom and mission, not just optional add-ons.
- God delights in these qualities and calls his people to imitate him.
Daily Justice in Israelite Life
- The Israelites practiced daily justice by leaving the edges of their fields unharvested for the poor and the stranger.
- This was a built-in system of provision, not a separate tithe.