What Happens When Churches Overemphasize Social Justice? | Bobby Harrington & Mike Hayes

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/what-happens-when-churches-overemphasize-social-justice/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ We believe in the gospel. It is not just “good news”—it is the best news a human being can ever hear. It tells us about the greatest act of redemption that ever happened. The gospel addresses our biggest problem as human beings and our most tragic reality: we need the hope of the Messiah, we are separated from God because of our sin and, without rescue, we will face God’s judgment at the end of our lives. Through the good news of Jesus, God blesses us with forgiveness and present and future life in his kingdom. The gospel invites us to live as his kingdom citizens today, as we pass along the mercy and redemption and truth he gives us. And we will live in his consummated kingdom forever, fulfilling our ultimate purpose as human beings in the renewal of all things. What a privilege it is to share the gospel with others! Yet we have noticed a trend when it comes to the gospel. It concerns us. In many churches, we see leaders preferring acts of compassion and social service as a replacement for inviting people to embrace Jesus’ gospel. These acts are not merely a part of a holistic response to human need which includes sharing the gospel. Instead, these leaders are guiding their churches to serve the homeless, help the refugee, and meet the needs of the hurting…as the whole package. They intend to do nothing further. Caught up in an over-emphasis on social justice, they are not seeking a tasteful way or strategy to show the full love and salvation of God. The gospel story, which compels us to meet human needs, becomes eclipsed by its afterglow.  Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW