Timothy Keller
189 pages
Dutton 2010
Excerpt from slip cover
It is commonly thought in secular society that the Bible is one of the greatest hindrances to doing justice. Isn't it full of regressive views? Didn't it condone slavery? Why would we look to the Bible for guidance on how to have a more just society? But Timothy Keller, pastor of New York City's Redeemer Presbyterian Church, challenges these preconceived beliefs and presents the Bible as a fundamental source for promoting justice and compassion for those in need. In Generous Justice, he explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace: a generous, gracious justice.
Quotes
When the Spirit enables us to understand what Christ has done for us, the result is a life poured out in deeds of justice and compassion for the poor. Jonathan Edwards
Excerpts from Chapter 6 on "How we should do justice"
- How much should we help?
- Whom should we help?
- Under what conditions does your help proceed or end?
- In what way do we help?
- From where should we help?
- Always err on the side of being generous.
- We are not to give expecting gratitude.
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