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How Racism Will Affect Your Relationship With Jesus Christ

Racism is a destructive force that not only affects individuals and communities but also has profound implications for one’s spiritual journey. The inherent prejudice and discrimination associated with racism can hinder our ability to cultivate a meaningful and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, we will explore how racism severs the bond between believers and Christ, referencing scriptural passages that highlight the importance of love, unity, and acceptance in the Christian faith.

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HOW IS A PERSON “CUT OFF” FROM HIS PEOPLE?

By banishment, which in the ancient world was the social equivalent of execution (also an option). Today, our identity and sense of self are radically individualistic. We believe that each individual has rights that a just society will distribute equally; that is, without respect to differences of race, age, or matters of conscience such as religious preference. These ideas find their origin in Europe’s emergence from feudalism and in the democratic revolutions of the eighteenth century.

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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (SPORTS)

The Hebrew verb “make sport” is used to indicate ridicule (e.g. Gen 21:9) but also sport in the sense of entertainment (Jug 16:25,27) or play (Exod 32:6; 104:26; Zech 8:5).

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BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (A LIFETIME RACE)

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This verse compares the Christian life to the footrace in which athletes competed in the Greek games (read 1 Cor 9:25). The foot race was one of the most popular events of the Greek games that were held every year in Athens. Continue reading BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (A LIFETIME RACE)