Preaching on Racism without saying the word ‘Racism’

“Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden.” ― Phaedrus

RACISM, RACIST….these are such buzz terms full of such deeper meaning in the 21st century. The mere mention of these words will conjure up political, personal, and sometimes spiritual walls. The church MUST address the underlying root of all these things. The Gospel is the answer, but in an earlier video I pointed out…”There are groups of people that will be harder to be reached with the Gospel not because the Gospel lacks power, but because there are more obstacles in their way.” Bias toward any person created in God’s image must be addressed Biblically within the church. 

How are these topics addressed Biblically without using polarizing language? 

I have listed 10 passages and topics that address the issue of prejudice, but go after some of the root issues.

1. The Root of it All- PRIDE- Luke 15:25-31  (The Elder brother) 

2. How did Jesus deal with a Different Culture? John 4 (The Woman at the Well)

3. Loving a Stranger Luke 10:25-37 

4. A Bias Belief System- James 2:8-13

5. Jesus came for the Hurting. Matthew 9:12 

6. The ‘Offended’ Proverbs 18:19-26

7. Talk is Cheap-Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26

8. You cannot enjoy your blessings and know your brothers pain.

   II Kings 7:3-20

9. Loving your brother is NOT optional I John 2:11

10. Hypocritical and Ultra Critical Judging Matthew 7:1-5