I recently posted an article at Word on Fire titled “How Does a Christian Respond in Time of Social Crisis?” I was encouraged by the reactions and replies, but a number of readers asked if I could more clearly define and articulate the distinction between activism and Christian action, a topic that is multifaceted and perennial, stemming back to the early Church and still relevant today.
The next time that you are in church, look around you. Here are Jesus’ sisters and brothers. Here is the family of Jesus. Thank about it. Better yet, pray about it. Here’s a suggested prayer: