God deals with this Old Testament prophet on issues like race, nationalism, obedience, self-image, fear of death, trusting God and much more. The predominant theme, however, is our understanding of God’s grace and its impact on how we deal with others. So the question begs, how do you seek the welfare of your city, the one where God has strategically placed you? Keller offers 8 Qualities Of A Healthy And Prosperous City And Community in his book:
- A safe environment rather than a community that is plagued by crime or health hazards.
- Economic prosperity and humane workplaces rather than a community with few jobs where poverty is rampant.
- A state of peace rather than one marked by violence between individuals, races, groups, or nations.
- A just social order rather than one marked by corruption and by a justice system weighted against the weak and poor.
- Publicly available resources such as good educational institutions, medical services, parks, and recreation.
- Social harmony and civility in which people from different races, cultures, and moral frameworks relate to one another with respect.
- A community committed to caring for the weak, the elderly, the chronically ill, single parents and orphans, immigrants, and the poor.
- A government that works on behalf of all citizens, not just the rich and powerful.
You seek the welfare of your city by working toward these things. Which one can you impact the most today
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