A Christian who wants to map his or her life on the Bible’s teaching discovers that “rather than seeking biblical injunctions” that spell out in detail what to do and when to do it, “the Bible calls us to seek the Kingdom of God.” Sounds good, but the Spirit and discernment lead the way because that kingdom map provides direct implications for each us.
This resonates with me. The statement, "Evangelicals, in other words, do not have a well-thought-out theory of economics, of power, of race, of international relations, of toleration and difference, or of engagement," is true. Very recently a relative I care about was ostracized due to simply asking question of a Christian brother regarding their theory of economics and power. The individual they sought to dialogue with became defensive (but did not answer the respectfully stated question). Rather than engage with my relative about the content, their response was to get irritated by the question and tell this relative, "You are wrong, but I can't say why because I'm not as good with words as you." Sadly, they were then blocked from communication and my relative's faith was questioned. This relative is a Jesus follower. Thanks for this writing today. It led to me gifting that relative with a subscription. It is refreshing that their are voices of Jesus followers who speak to these matters. I am grateful.
YES! Jesus pretty much defined common good, didn’t He - “The Jesus Creed”! I really like how the delineation of the two political ideologies was explained. As Peter Frampton said when he was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Kindness!’ Thank you for giving us Good things to think and talk about!
This resonates with me. The statement, "Evangelicals, in other words, do not have a well-thought-out theory of economics, of power, of race, of international relations, of toleration and difference, or of engagement," is true. Very recently a relative I care about was ostracized due to simply asking question of a Christian brother regarding their theory of economics and power. The individual they sought to dialogue with became defensive (but did not answer the respectfully stated question). Rather than engage with my relative about the content, their response was to get irritated by the question and tell this relative, "You are wrong, but I can't say why because I'm not as good with words as you." Sadly, they were then blocked from communication and my relative's faith was questioned. This relative is a Jesus follower. Thanks for this writing today. It led to me gifting that relative with a subscription. It is refreshing that their are voices of Jesus followers who speak to these matters. I am grateful.
YES! Jesus pretty much defined common good, didn’t He - “The Jesus Creed”! I really like how the delineation of the two political ideologies was explained. As Peter Frampton said when he was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Kindness!’ Thank you for giving us Good things to think and talk about!
Seeking the common good is for me the most important in her list for how to do the first category.
Is a good way
Thank you Scott .