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II. Love is the demonstration of the gospel

 

A. Jesus said that after loving God there is no higher law than to love our neighbor. In fact, the Bible says that the one who does not love others also does not love God. We show Jesus to others when we show love because He was the epitome of love and One reflected by all true acts of love.

B. We believe that part of the calling to love is for believers to act as the salt of the earth, working against the corruption of this world for the glory of God and as a witness to their neighbors.

C. We believe that our example of godly living (by the way we speak to and treat other people with respect, patience, kindness and compassion, by our good deeds and acts of service, and by our example of integrity and dignity) is the first and best tool in this endeavor.

D. We believe that Christians are called upon to seek justice in this world for those who are denied it.

1. We believe in the humanity of the unborn and therefore that abortion is a violation of God’s law.

2. We stand in solidarity with the persecuted Christians around the world: to pray for them, to encourage them, to seek to alleviate their suffering.

3. We repudiate racism and seek to demonstrate our human oneness with all mankind and our spiritual oneness with believers from every race, color, nation and language.

4. We believe Christ’s people - reflecting His heart - have a special obligation to the lowly, the needy, the elderly, the weak, and the poor.

5. We abhor the abuse/mistreatment of women and children.

6. We believe God calls us to have a special love for widows and orphans, and gladly support and encourage parents who feel led by the Lord to adopt.

E. We believe God leads His people to use the political process to promote good in society, though we do not believe it is appropriate for the church to endorse any certain politician, candidate for office, piece of legislation, or political party. We also believe it is important for these efforts to be conducted in a spirit of humility and love, as opposed to a spirit of superiority and self-interest.