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Straight Truth for a Crooked World

Christians are called to represent Jesus' truth and justice in the world, but there are a lot of conflicting versions of what that is supposed to look like. These days, one person's righteous crusade for truth can be seen by another as an evil injustice. How do we reconcile the many different voices who claim to know the right answer? Biblical injustice is complex, but we can create a consistent biblical worldview by recognizing the six ingredients of righteousness, as seen through the biblical prophets. These prophets were speaking to a nation that had lost its way, and their values are relevant to us today. These righteous values are generally agreed upon, even by people of different faiths, but when they get out of balance, injustice prevails. Too much or too little of each ingredient ruins the whole cake. But like a good recipe, when we apply the right truths in the right balance, then we create a delicious dessert of God's justice! 

The Right Kind of Fairness

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We have an innate sense that life should be fair. And certainly, if we have a just God, then we should enforce fairness. But how do we define what's truly "fair," considering all the possible factors?

The Right Kind of Liberty

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As a nation, founded on liberty, freedom ranks high(est) in Americans’ values. But how much freedom is a good thing? Can too much freedom cause harm to ourselves and others?

The Right Kind of Care

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We all know we should care for others. But how much, exactly? Are someone else's bad circumstances my problem, or their own fault? Too much care, and we become martyrs. Too little care, and we become misers. How do we find the right balance?

The Right Kind of Authority

May 17, 2026


People being under authority is a gift of God, to establish and maintain order. But what kind of authority is holy, and what level of obedience do Christians owe to unjust authorities? Giving too much power to authorities results in fascism; too little results in anarchy. How can Christians know when to submit to authority and when to hold authority accountable?

The Right Kind of Loyalty

May 10, 2026


Loyalty is important. It's what binds groups together. But too much loyalty can lead us to tolerate or excuse immoral behavior from our in-group, while magnifying the flaws of outsiders. At its most extreme, loyalty creates cults. On the other hand, too little loyalty prevent us from forming bonds of safety and trust. It can lead to individualism and self-centeredness. How do we find the right balance?