The Bible does not support such concepts as “social justice, “critical race theory,” and “diversity.” These are all concepts that emerge directly out of naturalistic philosophy and are the result of motivations that actually run contrary to the teachings of the Bible.
This is not to say that Christians are against helping people or eliminating racial injustice and inequality. In fact, Christians have been on the forefront of promoting justice and equality since the faith first emerged. But “social justice” is not actual justice, “critical race theory” is not about racial equality, and “diversity” is not about equal opportunity. In fact, all three of these things promote a political agenda based on non-Christian beliefs.
The fact is, the reason Christians throughout the ages have been on the forefront of helping the down and out in society has nothing to do with using “works” in order gain God’s good graces. Salvation, according to the Bible, is based on individuals entering into a personal relationship with God based on the atoning work of Christ on the cross. When a person receives Christ, they are spiritually transformed and become “new creatures in Christ.” With that comes a new motivation that moves Christians to help others. Helping people, in biblical theology, is an expression of salvation, not its source.
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This is a great article,Freddy. Sad to say the SBC had adopted among its leadership most of these concepts refusing to believe the root of such thinking. I have warned against humanism for decades and sad to say many church leaders I have talked to have no idea. Existentialism rules in our political leaders as America in its Founders concept is being uprooted. Keep preaching and teaching and stand firm. I did doctoral work at Reformed Seminary but fell short completing my dissertation for financial reasons and the direction my ministry took at that time. Finally lost the urge to complete as I just could not justify the cost, time and energy. I worked with troubled churches in a transitional ministry where I went into troubled churches and helped them see the New Testament functions of the church and how to right the ship. I have tried to do consulting with pastors but many seem too prideful to listen and change. But God in His wisdom has moved me into other areas of service, serving on a mission sending agency and teaching at a nursing home (presently suspended due to Covid).
Thanks, Bud. The more I do this, the more passion God places in my heart for it. I fully understand the frustrations you experienced trying to work with churches. As a former pastor myself, I also understand why it is so difficult to engage them in a consulting/ministry role. There probably are some pastors whose issue is pride, but I think there are a lot of other issues that also play into it. But we are in new and challenging times these days. We are in a place where everyday believers must be equipped to be on the forefront of this struggle. Worldview understanding has to be the core of that. If you know any churches that might be interested in advancing their discipleship training in that way, please feel free to recommend me.
What mission sending agency are you affiliated with? Might there be a need for some worldview training for new (and furloughing) missionaries in your group? As a former missionary myself, I believe I have some special insights into that.