Counsel #5 — Actions Have Ripple Effects

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Being proactive about social justice as a Christian can set off an amazing chain reaction of positive change, but first it starts with a heart transformation. God promises to replace your stony heart with one of flesh and to put a new spirit within you.^{[10]Ezekiel 36:26} This new heart and Spirit isn't just about feeling empathy or compassion; it's about being moved to action. Whether you advocate for the marginalized, speak out against oppression, or actively work to address systemic inequalities, you're not just impacting individual lives; you're igniting a ripple effect. When you show kindness to one person, it inspires others to do the same. When you challenge unjust systems, it opens the door for change to happen on a larger scale. And when you stand in solidarity with the oppressed, it builds bridges of understanding and empathy. By taking a proactive stance for social justice, you become a catalyst for positive change by treating others as Jesus does.^{[11]https://adventistreview.org/news/university-students-challenged-to-be-agents-of-change/}CSI 7.2

"The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern." Proverbs 29:7 NIVCSI 7.3

“That which we do to others, whether it be good or evil, will surely react upon ourselves, in blessing or in cursing.” Ellen G. White in Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, p.136CSI 7.4

Reflect: Imagine how your positive actions might manifest in a ripple effect?CSI 7.5