life of a female bible warrior

By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.–1John 3:10

“The Social Gospel” is spoken about with distaste and disdain by those who are blatantly right wing politically-motivated. These muttering about “The Social Gospel” are fierce in their intensity to denigrate it so they can excuse themselves from siding with the greedy.

The phrase “thou doth protest too much” seems to come to mind as I listen to inane excuses and pitiful protestations that Jesus cared more for the soul than He did for the state of a man’s body. Anything can be taken out of context and miserably twisted as the concept of the Social Gospel has been, but God doesn’t appreciate His word being mauled and mutilated for greed’s sake. God is clear about how He will handle those who oppressed the poor, who sought after greed, who exploited the less fortunate.

Jesus said, ‘if you did it to the least of these, you did it unto me!’

The bible specifies our behavior with one another on this earth. It is very clear again and again. Read the numerous scripture that address this very thing:

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. –James 2:14-18

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. –1John 3:17-18

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. — Proverbs 28:27

They have grown fat and sleek. They know no bounds in deeds of evil; they judge not with justice the cause of the fatherless, to make it prosper, and they do not defend the rights of the needy.–Jeremiah 5:28

“Is this not the fast which I choose, To loosen the bonds of wickedness, To undo the bands of the yoke, And to let the oppressed go free And break every yoke? “Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh? “Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your recovery will speedily spring forth; And your righteousness will go before you; The glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. –Isaiah 58:6-8

A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.—Proverbs 29:7

 

The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy, and have extorted from the sojourner without justice. –Ezekiel 22:29

Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.— Proverbs 21:13

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. –James 1:27

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.–Matthew 23:25

Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy.–Ezekial 16:14

 

If your religion does not include a love for the oppressed and the broken-hearted, your religion is in vain. If you stand with the rich, the greedy, corporations, and Wall Street against the common working poor, will God look kindly down upon you? I think not. Are you fooling Him? No, I think not.

No way.

social gospel:
noun: Protestantism.
a movement in America, chiefly in the early part of the 20th century, stressing the social teachings of Jesus and their applicability to public life.
Origin:
1915–20

Social Gospel definition

A religious movement that arose in the United States in the late nineteenth century with the goal of making the Christian churches more responsive to social problems, such as poverty and prostitution. Leaders of the movement argued that Jesus’ message was as much about social reform as about individual approaches to salvation.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition

Social justice is based on the concepts of human rights and equality. The Bible supports social justice with regard to the plight of the poor and the afflicted, orphans and widows and people unable to support themselves. The nation of Israel was commanded by God to care for the less fortunate in society. Jesus told us to care for those who are hungry and thirsty, who are sick or in prison, the outcasts of society (Matthew 25:34-40).

Jesus reflected God’s sense of justice by bringing the gospel message to the lower rungs of society. The wealthy also need to hear the gospel message, but it is noteworthy that the well-to-do, the upstanding and respected members of society are less likely to see their utter spiritual bankruptcy before God and embrace the message of the gospel.

Christians are under a personal obligation to love their neighbours as they love themselves (Matthew 22:39). We have a responsibility to be good stewards of our own wealth because all wealth comes from and belongs to God. Christians should take a God-centered approach to social justice, not a man-centered approach. We see Christ Jesus as our Saviour. When He returns, He will restore justice. In the meantime, Christians are to express God’s love and justice by showing kindness in practical ways to those less fortunate.

Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/social-gospel.html#ixzz333AgUKpp

Further Reading upon the Social Gospel:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allan-brawley/will-christian-right-return-to-social-gospel_b_1333327.html

http://www.theopedia.com/Social_Gospel