Kevin Blue / Likewise (InterVarsity Press)Subject: Chr. Ministry/Missions
p $13 ISBN: 0830833684
Practical Justice exposes the disparity that exists when Christians show little concern for injustice. It calls Christians to service—even if it means discomfort or suffering.
Blue doesn’t pretend serving the poor equates earthly benefit, though he says, “no act of love is wasted.” You aren’t the beggar’s judge, the author says: “Let us not be fooled into not giving for fear of being fooled.”
The book follows through on the title’s promise of practicality. Many useful examples are provided, including fasting with a friend from entertainment for a month and giving what you would have spent to/for someone in need.
This challenging read will spur justice-minded Christians to do more for the poor and may encourage the apathetic to action. Practical Justice is one of the first from the Likewise line, named after Jesus’ command to “Go and do likewise.”
2 comments:
Glad you put this one up. Though I am uncomfortably challenged by it, I believe that's the beauty. You and I are in for a ride as we see just how much Proverbs has to say (and rather bodly at that) to those who ignore the plight of the poor.
Sounds like a good/challenging book. I'll have to read it during spring break. I also emailed my friends Melissa and Joon--I think they would be interested too, given they are justice-oriented ppl. ~nadia
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