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Upholding Justice and Compassion

Action: Advocate for righteousness and show compassion as Jesus did.

Scriptures: Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy.

Matthew 25:40: "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

James 1:27: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.

Demonstrating Humility and Servanthood

of Action: Follow Jesus’ example of humility and serving others.

Scriptures:

Philippians 2:3-4: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves.

John 13:14-15: "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.

Living with Integrity and Authenticity

Core of Action: Demonstrate Christ’s truth through honesty and consistency.

Scriptures:

· Matthew 5:16: "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds."

· Proverbs 10:9: "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely..."

· Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."

Reflecting Christ’s Love to Others

Core of Action: Emulate Jesus’ unconditional love in all interactions.

Scriptures: John 13:34-35: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind

1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us

Being a Beacon of Hope and Encouragement

Core of Action: Reflect Christ’s hope and encouragement to a hurting world.

Scriptures:

· 1 Peter 3:15: "Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

· Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him."

· 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "The God of all comfort... comforts us in all our troubles..."

Walking in Sacrificial Love

Scripture:** Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)

"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

Following the Footsteps of Suffering

Scripture:** 1 Peter 2:21 (NIV)

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."