As present-day disciples of Jesus Christ, participation in God's justice mission requires developing the fruits of the Holy Spirit to build healthy relationships and act on behalf of those who are poor, disadvantaged, or oppressed. While Christians cannot repay Jesus for his teachings or his sacrifice on the cross, believers can honor Jesus by paying it forward.

Because fear, distrust, and envy were the ingredients Willie Lynch and the founding fathers used to control and enslave us, we must combat that by cultivating a spirit of genuine faith and friendship.

What better way to start than following Jesus' example and looking to the Scriptures to learn how?