Jesus repeatedly spoke up on behalf of the weak, marginalized, and wounded.
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Reflecting Jesus means we listen to the wounded, affirm the broken, and defend the vulnerable—regardless of the cost. (cf. Matthew 25:40, 45)
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A church that reflects Jesus will be a safe community for the suffering, wounded, and vulnerable.
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Faith communities ought to be the safest place for victims; a place where offenders are held accountable.
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The Church must become the community where those with the most painful histories are affirmed, loved, and defended. (cf. Matthew 25:40)
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You do not need a tragic experience in order to support and love those experiencing tragedies.
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If you know someone who is abusing, expose it. Do not leave the victim or perpetrator in the darkness. You become complicit if you do. (cf. Luke 8:17; Ephesians 5:11)
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Any church that redefines or minimizes abuse instead of stopping it is not a safe place and is contradicting the clear command of Jesus to welcome the vulnerable as we would welcome God (cf. Matthew 25:40; Mark 9:36-37).
