Social justice mandated by God

Whether or not social justice is an ideology or a theology is of little importance to me. Much the same way people debate over what Jesus looked like it is one of those discussions that only causes chaos, confusion and separation of people. I wonder if God sits shaking His/Her head in disbelief at the many ways we allow Satan to confuse us and how we can totally miss the mark on simple things. Here’s a fact. It is not written, documented or ordained it is simply what I know to be true. God is calling all of us to come to the aide of our brothers and sisters right here, right now. The proof is in the excessive “natural” disasters we see, flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, wild fires and the list goes on and on. God is calling us to be of service in the same way Jesus was of service. I am reminded of my high school typing class where I was conditioned to type over and over again the words, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” It is a phrase that has stuck with me until today. God is watching and waiting! Not to see who wins the debate about whether there is a place for social justice in the church but rather watching to see who will sacrifice as Jesus did. We have to understand that Jesus was sent to show us how to live. We must learn how to get this “love thing” right; it’s the purpose for our existence. To those whom much is given, much is required! Period. If that means a distribution and shift of resources then let it be. If it means more people have health care and viable options for employment and self sufficiency good. However, as long as we continue to debate trivial nonsense, especially when the answer is blatantly clear, we are allowing Satan to detour us from our purpose and that is to love and to sacrifice as Jesus did.

It is my belief and understanding that GOD has given the human family the gift of FREE WILL or AGENCY.

Since the garden of Eden, man,and woman, has had the right to choose which law or commandment they will choose to obey; and TO LIVE WITH THE RESULTS OF THEIR CHOICES.

Glenn Beck, albeit a Christian, aka, Mormon or LDS, has chosen to be a commentator on Fox TV, so he expresses his,[and perhaps Fox's] opinion, maybe not as clearly as he, they, should, and so must deal with the fallout, or results of his expression.

Rev. Wallis , the same. ALL of us ,the same, but Both men, I believe, are sincere in their beliefs and should be given due respect.

If the rich had started off 'poor' and worked hard to get where they are now, then most of them, I believe, would be willing to help the poor, through church donations, non-profit agencies, etc., and the poor would want to work and earn enough to take care of themselves and their families. Most of us, rich and poor want to be self-reliant.

There are some who are selfish and don't want to contribute to aid others less fortunate and there are those who are too lazy, or maybe too discouraged, to work or make the effort to learn a trade or become educated in order to get a decent job.

No matter one's religion, or lack of same, we ALL need and want to be loved. GOD IS THE EMBODIMENT OF LOVE, AND HE DID LEAVE US WITH A COMMANDMENT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. He didn't distinguish between rich and poor, Black or White,Red or Yellow,Christian,[and that includes 'Mormons' or Latter Day Saints], or Jews, Muslims or Hindus and Buddists,and all other religions, He just said that we are to love one another AS HE LOVES US.

Maybe if we did more loving and less hating , and respect other's rights to exercise their agency in how they will serve God, and keep His commandments, our country, our World, could be a better country, a better world.

And let us not forget,we should be keeping - and making - laws based on the rest of HIS commandments, AND our constitution; but that's another story.

GMINSKI-- "And you are making yourself into a god by making God what you want Him to be."

Wow...where is all this anger coming from?

If I use my reading and comprehension skills (remember elementary school?)... what Rev. Smith says is that we all find ways to make God more agreeable and convenient to our lives and beliefs/ideologies whether it be for example by defending our right to be rich (worldly) and not have to share that wealth with anyone else or see it as our responsibility to help the least of these or poor (wordly) and see that we are all in the same walk to have a relationship with God and therefore we should treat each other as such.

You would take care of your blood wouldn't you?(an assumtion I know) and so, if we are all a part of the body of Christ (another huge supposition) then that means that we should take care of each other.... not qualify who should be taken care of in a "I'm picking my team and since you're not on it I don't care what happens to you" kind of way.

Indeed, none of us are safe as far as worldy wealth/poverty, the current economic times tell us that (well maybe just some of us), but perhaps there is more to this life upon which holy scriptures expound.

Perhaps there is an understanding that none of us are perfect, that most of us don't quote scripture with sufficient knowledge of the entire Good Book for it to be more than just babble (I'm assuming that becoming a rev./pastor does that at least) and that anger is what you get when you take a toy away from a selfish child.

Perhaps your mother didn't teach you to share. Mine did... and if that makes me a socialist then so be it. But if at anytime I or any member of my "blood" family are in need I hope that God will be able to find another who sees our connections (not just the things we have/ "own" and whther or not I'm on their team) and they will lend a helping hand... not turn away because of the fear of what they will "lose."

And perhaps, thinking in this way and following it up with words and actions doesn't mean you are trying to make yourself into God, but that you are ever striving to be more like Him. It seems what you are most angry about is that she doesn't seem to be talking about "your" God. You're right.. .she is referencing OUR God.

There are few things that are simple but I beleive that you can live in love... you can die in anger (even if it's just on the inside).

And perhaps, if you live in love that's one more on God's team... instead of man's. Perhaps you should check back in a hundred years to see who wins that one!

My "money" is on God.

2 Corinthains 9 9-11. As the Scriptures say, “they share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever….”.

This bible does not state or imply, “…they paid taxes to the government, who gave generously to the poor. Their use of TurboTax created a better society.”

You are chasing a bone and leading other dogs with you. Instead of covering issues about simplifying the tax code and eliminating loopholes to serve the needs of all citizens and create opportunity, the media tosses out this bone so the government has more time to promote fraud and abuse in the next thousand page bill.

And you are making yourself into a god by making God what you want Him to be. The Bible tells us all we need to know about Him, and as it was inspired by Him, I'll take it over your babble. And your friend was right, but you are only thinking of "poor" in terms of money and of our time here on earth. On earth, we are all poor in some ways and we are all wealthy in others. There's your justice. In heaven, we are all rich. There is His grace. But if you only care about being rich here on earth, tell me how well it serves you in 100 years.