Justice

Jesus said: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied."

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Call 'Em Out video? Or Beat 4 video?

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Something deep incside tells us that the world is not as it should be. Nations go to war over rights to land. Refugees struggle to survive. Children starve because of corrupt governments. Many are marginalized and mistreated because of their race, class or identity. We feel the pain of injustice. We want things to be different and better. We want the world to work as it should and can. We ache for change.

In the face of so many overwhelming struggles, it's easy to live under the illusion of futility and powerlessness. And yet Jesus taught, "You are the light of the world."

Each day brings us new opportunities to step into action, to use our power for good. To live by doing to others what we would have them do for us. To love our neighbours as we love ourselves.

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Make one change

One way to think about living justly is to ask ourselves, "if everyone on the plamnet lived like me - ate as much meat, used as much water, spent as much money as I do - what would the consequences be?"

What small change do you feel invited to make, but haven't yet put into action? Try it on for a week. Changes are easier to make when you tell someone else and do it with them - so invite a friend to join you.

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