Chapter 15 Jesus’ Kingdom of Justice and Truth. We are of infinite value and dignity: because we are created in God’s image. Christ died for the love.

Chapter 15Jesus’ Kingdom of Justice and Truth

We are of infinite value and dignity:

• because • we are created in God’s image.• Christ died for the love of us• God’s vision for us to to live with

him “happily ever after.”

• We were free to choose to belong to God’s kingdom or not.

• We can walk in the way of justice• Loving tenderly as members of the

kingdom of peace

or

• Set ourselves outside of the kingdom by living selfishly in dishonesty and deceit.

7th, 8th and 10th commandments

• Guide us to show love and respect for others by living in truth and justice.• They forbid;• Stealing• Cheating• Lying• Envy • Greed

• Real love and honest respect help us to walk in another’s shoes.• What does this mean? “Take a

walk in my shoes before you judge me.”

• Human dignity and human rights means that we will work to aid those all around the world to gain these God given rights.• We seek conditions so all people

are treated justly.

• People are more important than things.• Human dignity is valued over

material goods.

• Envy - • Feeling deprived or sad over

another’s belongings, talents or success

• Unhealthy competition makes you find fault with others and put them down

• Greed • Desire to possess and control

things• People want more than their

neighbor and are willing to get it unfairly• People do not take care of

another’s property• Resitution- payment for damaging

someone’s property

• Social sins• When a person or group of people

are deprived of food, clothing, shelter or security there is injustice.• We are called to change unjust

systems and organizations

• Power of words• Truth builds• Gossip – damages another’s good

name.

“Consider how small fire can set a huge forest ablaze. The tongue is also a fire.” James 3:5-6

• Lying• People lie out of fear• People lie to impress others.

• Promises and confidences• Being true to your word• But – if you have information

about someone who may harm themselves or others, you need to go to a legitimate authority to report it.

• “What does love look like? It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.”