Advocates

The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation

De: Dhati Lewis

Narrado por: Mirron Willis

A slave runs away from his master. A mutual friend steps in to mediate between the two of them. Can there be healing in such a scarred relationship?

This is the situation faced in the book of Philemon. From this short New Testament letter, pastor and author Dhati Lewis (Among Wolves) unpacks key principles that Paul applied to being an advocate in the midst of division.

In 2 Corinthians 5, God commissioned us to be his ambassadors and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. Whether we're engaging in issues of politics, ethnicity, or religious beliefs, our heart posture should be one of an advocate set on reconciliation. The problem is that too many of us approach difficult conversations with the heart of an aggravator. Aggravators sometimes look like they are pursuing good things, but their heart is not toward reconciliation.

We need godly advocates in every sphere of life. This book will specifically apply these principles to issues of ethnic division. Are you willing to call any division caused by discrimination, prejudice, or racism a sin? Do you want to grow in your ability to navigate tense and emotional conversations about ethnic divisions? Are you ready to become an advocate?

©2019 Dhati Lewis (P)2019 eChristian

Great book for anyone wanting to see and learn racial reconciliation in their church, family, and community.

This was a great book to read. The first of its kind that I came across and I really needed to hear what the Bible said about racism in the midst of George Floyd's murder.

I recommend this book for church leaders who want to learn how to engage their congregation in a dialogue about race, injustice, and the emotions we have towards this topic.

The overall premise of the book is for people in church to learn how to have healthy honest and respectful conversations about race and our emotions related to it, for Christians to see themselves as advocates for change and expression of Jesus' acceptance, and to strive for unity that should start in the church. I hope this book will motivate churches to speak to their respective communities and seek unity.