The term “social justice” has become a politically charged term that divides Christians, especially Protestants.

Evangelicals accuse mainline Protestants of sacrificing bedrock biblical beliefs to achieve cultural goals; mainline Protestants respond that the best way to demonstrate Christ’s love is to meet people’s physical and social needs.

In the middle of this debate stands The Salvation Army.

This week’s Bible passage: Micah 6:6-8

video: “The Salvation Army: Then and Now”

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.11: Tough Topics — Social Justice on Throwing Mountains.

Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)

Other resources:

• Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for Men
• Mike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel
• Relational men’s discipleship programs: CLC