When we live honestly, with kindness, vulnerability, and generosity, we may begin to notice something remarkable:
love taking shape in our lives, in the lives of those around us, and in the world in small, unexpected ways.
Moments of patience, acts of care and words that heal rather than hurt can be signs of something larger breaking through.
Jesus spoke about this reality using many different images – seeds growing quietly, yeast working through dough, treasure discovered, a feast shared – to describe what he called the kingdom of God.
Christians understand the kingdom of God as God’s love and goodness becoming visible in everyday life. This shows what the world can be like when God’s presence reshapes how we live, act and relate to one another. It is not only a future hope, but something that can be glimpsed and experienced now.
As Christians, we seek to reflect the kingdom of God by living God’s way here on earth. This includes working against injustice, challenging what harms or excludes, and seeking ways of living that are shaped by love, dignity, and hope for all.
The Methodist Church has six principles for justice which describe what we understand of God’s justice and what this means for us as justice-seekers.
This film introduces the Principles.
These principles inform our justice priorities, and the practices we undertake in response. Find out more about being a justice-seeking church, and our five priority areas:
● Tackling inequality and poverty
● Enabling a flourishing environment
● Seeking justice for refugees
● Opposing discrimination
● Pursuing peace
