God’s Word has instructed people how to live with God and with one another. In God’s Kingdom love is to prevail. People are to love God wholly and love their neighbor as themselves. People love God by obeying His Word. People love their neighbor by choosing to do what is best for them. Israel was to demonstrate this in the Old Testament. The church was to demonstrate this from the first century to today.
In God’s Kingdom there is to be justice. People are to administer laws justly
and show no favoritism. Both the rich and the poor are accountable to the law
without partiality. Governments and judiciaries are to ensure fair treatment for all.
Jesus Christ demonstrated by his life and death how people are to care for one another. Jesus’ Two Hands Ministry Model effectively ministered truth and compassionate care. The hand of truth focused on telling people about God’s love and their sin and separation from God. Jesus implored people to repent and believe in God’s Christ for forgiveness, healing, hope and life with God. Jesus’ hand of compassion reached out and touched those he saw in need. He ministered to needy.
Jesus has charged his church to carry on his Kingdom work until he returns. Christians are to follow his model of ministry in reaching the world. The church is to extend the hand of truth and call all to repent and follow Jesus Christ by faith. The church is also to extend the hand of compassion and help those in need. Compassion meets the needs of the poor in a way that brings dignity, hope, and empowerment for life.
