"The Least of These"

Some of you who know me know that I love the Social Gospel. What is the Social Gospel? Well, to sum it up in one or two sentences I would say this...The Social Gospel emcompasses the Gospel message of Love practiced by Christ himself towards the "least of these."

We find in the Gospel of Matthew "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"

Jesus commands us to pay attention, and serve the people in the world who are less fortunate than ourselves. This year in the CLC we have studied an author who focuses on the Social Gospel in my opinion, Brian Mclaren. We also have focused on the discipline of Servant Leadership. As servant leader you find what your gifts and passions are, combine then with academics, identify a need in the local community, and work with your brothers and sisters in Christ to solve the problem.

I was watching the television a minute ago and saw a commercial for a new show on ABC, The Secret Millionaire. There was a lady, obviously the millionaire, and two elder African Americans who started an organization that feeds the hungry in their community. One of the elderly women had this to say...

1. There is but one father and that's the heavenly father 

2. There is only one race and that's the human race 

3. Never eat the last piece of bread on the table because there will always be someone hungry who might come along. 

This show has my excitement level on cloud 9! The millionaire goes in the community and finds these inspirational organizations and lends a helping hand. Their contributions are in monetary forms and the individuals are truly blessed.

These shows do nothing but remind me on my passion for the Social Gospel, and encourage me to get more involved in my local community.