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1 - God Created . . .
God has set in motion His plan for redeeming and re-creating the world, and He has given us, as believers, roles to play in the fulfillment of His larger plans.
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2 - Blueprint for a Better World
In His mercy, God has always had people with whom He has maintained a special relationship. As they were blessed, they could be a blessing to others.
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3 - A Day of Freedom
When we truly "remember the Sabbath day", it will change us every day of the week, and—as Jesus demonstrated—it can be a means of blessing others, as well.
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4 - Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs
Our faith should make a difference in every aspect and experience of our lives, because God cares about every aspect of our lives.
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5 - The Cry of the Prophets
Among the sins and evils that the Old Testament prophets warned people against, one of the biggest was the oppression of the poor, the needy and the helpless.
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6 - Worship the Creator
True worship is not just something that happens during a religious ritual; it is about living a life that shares God’s concerns for the well-being of others and that seeks to lift up those who have been downtrodden and forgotten.
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7 - Jesus and Those in Need
Among other reasons for His incarnation, Jesus came to show us what God is like. Many of His actions made immediate, real-world changes in the lives of others, including the poor and oppressed.
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8 - The Least of These
Serving others—caring for their needs and uplifting them—is one way in which we can directly offer service to God.
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9 - Ministry in the New Testament Church
A key part of the Great Commission is to teach people “to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). That includes taking care of those in need, those hurting, those who are unable to take care of themselves.
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10 - Living the Gospel
Our works of mercy and compassion toward those in need should not be seen as legalistic. On the contrary, as we grow in our understanding and appreciation of salvation, the link between God’s love and His concern for the poor and oppressed will be passed on to us, recipients of His love.
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11 - Living the Advent Hope
By definition, Seventh-day Adventists are people of hope. But this hope is not only about a future new world. While hope looks to the future, it also transforms the present now.
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12 - To Love Mercy
Our communities, our churches and our families need to stand up against poverty, violence, oppression, slavery, exploitation, selfishness and greed—no matter how hard at times it is to do so.
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13 - A Community of Servants
As a church body, we must not ignore the suffering and evil that exists all around us. If Christ didn’t ignore it, we must not either.
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