Category: Love-Love Through Justice & Mercy
Mercy Like Jesus
Learn compassionate responses to failure. Scripture: Luke 6:36. Workshop exercises: Compare mercy with excusing behavior; identify a situation where mercy is appropriate; choose a response combining compassion and responsibility.
Mercy can coexist with consequences.
Defend the Vulnerable
Recognize love’s protective dimension. Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9. Workshop exercises: Identify a safe scenario where someone lacks voice or power; practice speaking up respectfully; identify adults or authorities who can help.
Protection should be wise and safety-conscious.
Love Without Favoritism
Reject status-based treatment of people. Scripture: James 2:1-9. Workshop exercises: Discuss examples of favoritism; identify one bias in a fictional scenario; choose an inclusion practice; reflect on equal dignity.
Encourage self-examination without public shaming.
Justice with Humility