“In America, whiteness matters, but not so among God’s church, a distinct and alternative community. Following the crucified Christ radically aligns the church with those of low position in society (Romans 12:16). Following the crucified Christ isn’t about ignoring the social meaning of crucifixion; rather, it recognizes that Jesus joined the thousands of Jews who were crucified by Roman powers during the first century. In this, God has invited us all to come alongside the crucified of every time and place. From that vulnerable space, the Spirit renews our minds and transforms our lives to understand God’s power and wisdom. This has nothing to do with the dominant way of seeing things, and everything to do with following Jesus. For the church, what matters most is not whiteness but the revelation of God found in Jesus’ body, life, teaching, death, and resurrection as detailed in Scripture and encountered in Spirit. This means that white Christians must renounce the desire to control other people’s lives and must reject the innocent savior complex, which sees everyone but oneself as in need of transformation. When deliverance and intervention is needed, the church looks to God.”
Excerpt From TroubleI’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism Drew G. I. Hart This material may be protected by copyright.
In this, God has invited us all to come alongside the crucified of every time and place. From that vulnerable space, the Spirit renews our minds and transforms our lives to understand God’s power and wisdom. This has nothing to do with the dominant way of seeing things, and everything to do with following Jesus. For the church, what matters most is not whiteness but the revelation of God found in Jesus’ body, life, teaching, death, and resurrection as detailed in Scripture and encountered in Spirit. This means that white Christians must renounce the desire to control other people’s lives and must reject the innocent savior complex, which sees everyone but oneself as in need of transformation. When deliverance and intervention is needed, the church looks to God.”
Excerpt From
TroubleI’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism
Drew G. I. Hart
This material may be protected by copyright.