Counsel #13 — Living Justice Jesus’ Way

Picture: Counsel #13 — Living Justice Jesus’ WayCSI 15.1

In a world where 719 million people live in abject poverty,^{[31]https://www.worldvision.org/sponsorship-news-stories/global-poverty-facts} Jesus’ example of caring for the poor and disadvantaged resonates with His followers more than ever. He showed compassion to those often overlooked, built bonds of trust, and met their most pressing needs. In our quest to follow His lead, let’s look at just a few examples of Jesus in action!CSI 15.2

Feeds five thousand hungry people^{[32]Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14}

Heals a blind beggar^{[33]Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43}

Heals the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda^{[34]John 5:1-9}

Instructs a rich young ruler to give all he has to the poor^{[35]Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30}

Tells the story of The Good Samaritan^{[36]Luke 10:25-37}

Loves Zacchaeus, a tax collector, into giving half of his possessions to the poor^{[37]Luke 19:1-10}

Heals ten lepers — one is a foreigner^{[38]Luke 17:11-19}

Christ's advocacy for the marginalized and oppressed wasn't just a sermon topic; alleviating suffering—and promoting that relief—was His daily agenda.CSI 15.3

"Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?" James 2:15, 16 NIVCSI 15.4

“Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me.’” Ellen White^{[39]https://adventistreview.org/social-justice/} in The Ministry of Health and Healing, p.73CSI 15.5

Reflect: How can you move from mere conversation about social justice to meaningful action?CSI 15.6