Transformation is what the Bible does; don't use it to oppress people.
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The Bible was written for the poor and oppressed by the poor and oppressed. Jesus himself condescended to become like us, lower stature beings, for the sake of world redemption. Jesus met us right where we were and meets us right where we are today. The radical nonviolence, enemy-love, and mutual submission that many of the New Testament writers offer to their audiences can easily be weaponized and used against oppressed groups of people to further oppress them. But remember this, when the ruling class uses the Bible to reprimand and control they commit a grave sin. The Bible must be applied to the reader, which includes mimicking Jesus in his humility and poverty.
Transformation is what the Bible does; don't use it to oppress people.
Transformation is what the Bible does; don't…
Transformation is what the Bible does; don't use it to oppress people.
The Bible was written for the poor and oppressed by the poor and oppressed. Jesus himself condescended to become like us, lower stature beings, for the sake of world redemption. Jesus met us right where we were and meets us right where we are today. The radical nonviolence, enemy-love, and mutual submission that many of the New Testament writers offer to their audiences can easily be weaponized and used against oppressed groups of people to further oppress them. But remember this, when the ruling class uses the Bible to reprimand and control they commit a grave sin. The Bible must be applied to the reader, which includes mimicking Jesus in his humility and poverty.