What is it? Who is responsible? What part do we, government or business play?
Mark 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
God
God set the pattern out in Gen 1:27-30
After the fall in Gen 3:21
Social responsibility was to be imbedded in society. Ex 22:25, Lev 19:10, 23:22, Deut 15:11, 24:12-13, 14-15
Matt 5:45
God’s wrath is declared in Ezek 22:23-31
God will not forget the dishonest dealings at the expense of the needy.
Favouritism on the grounds of class, money and privilege is forbidden. Lev 19:15, James 2:1-13
What does God require of us as members of society? Micah 6:8
Jesus Christ
God confirmed his pattern of SR in the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 10:38
Jesus cared for those who had a need. Luke 7:11-17
He was friendly with the outcasts. Mat 9:10-11
He healed those who were ill. Mat 11:2-6
He fed the hungry. Mat 14:14-21
He taught the importance of good works. Mat 5:13-16
The Church
We have the example of the early church. Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35
They sought to look after widows. Acts 6:1-7
They collected for the Christians in Jerusalem. Acts 24:17, Rom 15:26, 1 Cor 16:3
The Apostles
We are still earthly citizens. 1 Peter 2:13-17
Do good to all especially the church. Gal 6:10
We are not to be afraid of exposing evil. Eph 5:11
What are we being taught here? Eph 4:28, 2 Thes 3:10-15
Guidelines for Christian Social involvement
We are to be good citizens. Matt 17:24-27
We have duties to state, society and God. Matt 22:15-22, Rom 13:1-7, 1 Tim 2:2, 1 Pet 2:17
We are still to keep in sight mans spiritual need Luke 3:18-19, Matt 28:18-20
Salvation in men should influence society. Luke 19:8, John 8:11
We need to be willing not only to share the Gospel but also our own selves. 1 Thes 2:8, Matt 25:34-40, 1 John 3:16-18
An example of true SR. Luke 10:30-37
We are able to make social betterment by living a Christian Life. Eph 5:22-6:9
Loving God and Man should never conflict? Luke 10:27-28
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