Biblical Resources on Racism & Social Injustice

July 9, 2020 Redemption Church

As with all things in our lives, when we encounter racial injustice or those who have experienced it, our hearts should reflect that of God. As followers of Jesus, we have been given His Spirit to live within us, and our hearts should break when we see any person treated with cruelty, regardless of their race. As our nation and our world are in so much pain and confusion, we struggle to not only understand racial injustice, but to discern what our response should be. The news is constantly filling in the narratives of what is true or right, and as believers, we need to be not only listening to their voice, but first and foremost we should be listening to what God has to say.

As we are constantly reading news articles and social media posts on the subject, I wanted to share several Biblical perspectives that I have found personally helpful. As I’ve been thinking and praying about how God wants us to respond, it has been encouraging to hear from Christians who have studied what God’s Word says and also who have personally walked through some of these things in their own lives. Hearing a Biblical perspective is important as we are hearing so much from the world around us on the subject of race, social justice and the brokenness in our world.

We all need to be mindful of where we are receiving the information that forms our views and perspectives on issues like this one. I am hopeful that as you listen and read some of these perspectives, you can take away something that will help you better understand God’s heart on these issues. So please take time to read and listen to those who can give you insight into what God's Word says about race, culture, hardship, forgiveness, and love.