10/25/2024 0 Comments Contributing to the Common GoodProspering, for those of us in Christ, does not look like what our society claims it should i.e. wealth, career success, social status. Though none of these things are inherently bad, they cannot be our definition of prospering. A prospering society, in Christ’s view, involves the prospering of all people including the poor, the marginalized, those on the outside of “society”. This view is prevalent in the Bible not only in the Sermon on the Mount but in many of Christ’s other teachings. Not only did Christ teach these principles he demonstrated them through his actions as well. The kingdom of God is an “upside down” kingdom. Prospering must involve the whole community. While there are many approaches as to how to best accomplish these goals, they should always be a part of what it means when we look to prosper our communities and the world around us.
Questions for further thought: 1. How a I seeking to prosper all members of my community? 2. Am I filtering my political decisions through Christ’s “upside down kingdom” view? Challenge: Consider an issue that involves the flourishing of a group of people that society would consider on the outside, examine if your faith is influencing your politics on the issue or if your politics is influencing your faith?
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