{"id":6551,"date":"2023-08-25T17:59:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T22:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=6551"},"modified":"2024-10-14T20:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T01:31:02","slug":"2023-fall-essc-truthgod-2-ia-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/2023-fall-essc-truthgod-2-ia-3\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>\u793e\u4f1a\u6b63\u4e49\u4e0e\u57fa\u7763\u6559<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6551\" class=\"elementor elementor-6551\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9935b15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9935b15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-735407a\" data-id=\"735407a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27035e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"27035e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6551#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6551#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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While the term &#8220;social justice&#8221; isn&#8217;t explicitly found in the Bible, it aligns with biblical principles of justice and equality.<\/p><p>The Bible emphasizes the importance of justice, equality, and compassion. Micah 6:8 encourages doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Jeremiah 22:3 urges executing righteousness, delivering the oppressed, and avoiding wrongdoing. Matthew 25:41-46 highlights the significance of aiding the needy, with eternal consequences.<\/p><p>The question arises: Should we prioritize spiritual, or material needs? Both are important, as emphasized in 1 John 3:17. Jesus&#8217; mission included addressing both spiritual and physical needs, shown in Luke 4:18-19. Balancing both aspects is vital.<\/p><p>Putting social justice into action requires bridging the gap between understanding and practice. Acts of kindness and justice need not be grand gestures; even simple actions can make a difference. Perseverance is essential, as challenges may arise. Difficulties are part of the spiritual battle, but relying on God&#8217;s strength can overcome them.<\/p><p>So acting for social justice doesn&#8217;t require extreme measures, but rather daily actions in our lives. Each individual can contribute in their own way, whether through volunteering, community involvement, or advocating for change. Wisdom and discernment, guided by the Holy Spirit, help navigate these efforts without causing unnecessary discord.<\/p><p>In essence, social justice and Christianity are intertwined by the common thread of compassion and the pursuit of a just society. Through understanding, action, and reliance on God&#8217;s guidance, believers can contribute positively to the world around them.<\/p><p>I invite you to join us on this journey of faith and for the enrichment of your life by taking the first step in attending our service at our church located as follows:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social justice and Christianity, often stereotyped and misunderstood, share a common ground: the desire to make a positive impact and help others. 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