Clement, church father, explains existence of hunger. God promised hellfire to those who don’t feed the hungry. Our being in need makes it possible to see needs in others.
It might take some spiritual discipline, not to have your own need make you want to hold on more tightly to what you have.
Do you set your mind a-whirring with calculations when being asked to give, or worse, when observing a need?
Faith isn't just personal—it must engage with society. Read Bishop Silvio José Báez's insights on our blog today. #JustFaith
Archibald Alexander, Presbyterian & college president, discusses slavery and the book of Philemon. Christianity did not immediately break the chains of slavery. But it quickened the general conscience that led to its abolition.
But you may know some “quickened” souls with nostalgia for slavery. I say that doesn’t contradict Alexander.
How can you be responsive to a quickening of the conscience in how you treat others?
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Greg Johnson
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