What was Jesus’ take on….


Climate Change

It get’s worse.

Luke 21:25 “Natural disaster will be overwhelming.” But also, “take heart! [Because He] has overcome the world.” John 16:33


Marriage & Sex

A clear design pre-fall.

Gen. 1:27 “male and female He created them.”

Gen. 2:24 “a man leaves his father and mother, and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

A clear endorsement post-fall.

Matt. 19:1-12, Jesus said “Let no man separate what God has joined together.”


Feminism

An odd interaction.

Luke 11:27-28 “On the contrary, this isn’t about you (or me), It’s about following Jesus.” 


Personal Responsibility

A surprising reaction.

Matt. 25:14-30 “Steward well what the Lord gives you.”

*Relevant (but not supreme) in discussing Open / Closed Borders 


Taxes & Capitalism

A huge warning and a bigger acknowledgment. 

Mark 4:19 “Don’t miss God’s Word because of distractions.”

Matt. 22:21 “Pay what you must, but frankly the rest is Gods.”


Social Justice

Who is the hero in the story and what is the goal?

Matt. 6:1-4 “Do justice. Just don’t do it for attention.”

2 Cor. 5:18-21 “Reconciled to Himself.” In lieu of “to one another.”


Life & Abortion

The two are the same conversation.

Psalm 139:13-14 “Life is precious and we are created by a creator.”

Note: While Jesus does not talk explicitly about abortion, His entire ministry was not only pro-life, but “life to the full.”


Liberty

A promise and a push.

Matt. 7:7-12 “You’ve been made an heir, now go roll out the red carpet for people!”


Pursuit of Happiness

A blueprint is given.

John 13:1-17 “Do as I do and you will be blessed.”