Fault vs Responsibility

While a societal evil might not directly be our fault, we still have a responsibility to bring good. Because we have received much, we are called to live out this truth in the racial reckoning that we are experiencing in our society today. Jesus taught, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Whether we understand that societal evils are in any way our fault or not, Jesus calls us to use our privilege, power, and wealth to correct the evils and bring good into the lives of others. We are to live more for others than for ourselves. We are to apply this teaching of Jesus in our work to bring justice for those who have been oppressed and discriminated against.

 

Next Step: If you believe that the oppression and discrimination that grows out of racism in our culture is not your fault and therefore not your responsibility to correct, spend some time thinking more about your opinion and ask the Lord what he thinks about this. Consider changing your mind about this and finding a good work that you can do or support to help those who have less because of discrimination.  

  

Lessons: Luke 12:32-48

 

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