A Cause Worth Fighting For?

Recently at our cell group we discussed our responsibility and response to the environment and the earth’s resources. This got me thinking about how the environment has become a prominent issue, particularly during the recent election, and how people fight for this cause because they believe that they can make a difference.

Today we see people getting involved in causes like the “Make Poverty History” campaign. The Salvation Army is no different with the “Stop the Traffik “ campaign which fights against human trafficking, such as child slavery”. While no one can argue the merits of such campaigns, one has to ask the question about how serious are we about being involved? Is it enough to merely say we support these causes and wear the t-shirts but then do nothing tangible about it or do we support it in a meaning full way?

It was pointed out to me just recently that there are people who use the Salvation Army’s work in such a way. The Army, as an organisation does great work and fights for the disadvantage but is simply being associated with our organisation good enough?

I would suggest that it is no good enough to hide behind the Army’s reputation or just wear the T-Shirts that state ‘I’II fight’ and not do anything more.

We must therefore ask the question, if we are serious about such campaigns then what are we going to do about it? God is not asking to support causes such as those mentioned above from the sidelines but to actively campaign for them, not just with our mouth, but our actions as well.

Let me know what you think?

Just a Note: Freedom Day 29th March 2pm till’ 5pm @ Box Hill Gardens
This is great way to start being involved. Contact your DYS for more information