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How does faith shape our response to injustice?
Answer:
As a pastor and a follower of Christ, I believe that faith shapes our response to injustice by giving us a sense of hope and trust in a just God. When we experience injustice, it's easy to feel angry, bitter, and vengeful. But faith reminds us that God is just and that He will ultimately right all wrongs. We can trust that He will give absolutely fair rewards and punishments, and that He will bring justice to those who have been wronged. This doesn't mean that we should simply sit back and do nothing when we see injustice. Rather, faith gives us the courage and motivation to seek nonviolent redress and to stand up for what is right. As the Bible says, "If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over" (Matthew 18:15). We can seek justice and reconciliation without resorting to violence or revenge. Ultimately, faith shapes our response to injustice by giving us a sense of identity and purpose. We are not just individuals seeking to right our own wrongs, but we are part of a larger community that is called to be a reflection of God's justice and love. As followers of Christ, we are called to be a counter-political moment that restrains the thirst for judgment and waits for God's justice. This means that we can seek justice and righteousness without being driven by a desire for revenge or retribution.
Sources:
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
systematic theology
wayne grudem
dogmatic theology
shedd
christianity and liberalism
j gresham machen
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
elemental theology
emery bancroft
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
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