Christ Would Speak Out and Protest "Social Injustice"

As we were discussing the Social Justice Gospel of the Liberal Christian church from some teachers like John MacArthur, Rick Warren and the Pope as we commented on "why Beck hates Jesus"  this kept coming to mind.  So here it is.   I post part of an article of Tim Morton.

One should really read their Bible more on issues before they speak about what Jesus Christ would do or did.

Christ Would Speak Out and Protest "Social Injustice"

"This is another inflammatory topic and fairy tale concerning Jesus Christ. The vast majority, based on assumption only, believe Christ would and did campaign against "social injustice." This belief is pure fantasy. Christ cared nothing about the social issues of His day. He would not even comment on any public or social matter, let alone protest against. The highly opinionated and secular Roman Catholic Bill Oreilly of the "Oreilly Factor" said recently, if Christ were here today he would speak out against the religious oppression in Iraq and other countries. He said that in his usual matter-of-fact way like it was "gospel." However, it was just so much bunk. Let's look at a "social injustice" that was performed against a member of Christ's own family and see how He responded.

John the Baptists mother, Elisabeth, was a cousin to the Lord's mother, Mary [Luke 1:36]. How close cousins they were is not specified, but it was close enough for the Holy Spirit to mention. John was born about six months earlier than Christ [Luke 1:26]. Later, when both were well into their ministries, the Lord said this about John, But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. [Matt. 11:9-11] The Lord's comments on John are extraordinary. John is essentially the only man that the Lord openly praises in the gospels. In fact, Christ profoundly says that no person who has ever lived was ever greater than John. John ranks with the most notable persons in the Scriptures.

Enoch, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David, etc. do not have a thing on him. Now consider the occasion that caused Christ to say these words, Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? [Matt. 11:2-3] John was in prison. How did he come to be in prison? Did he break the law? Was he a threat to humanity? For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. [Matt. 14:3-4] No, he is in prison because of his message; a political prisoner.

Where is the ACLU when you need them? Surely when the Lord heard about this great injustice He would gather up huge crowds to protest and campaign before Herod's palace. He most certainly would start a non-profit organization to rally the public and take donations to force Herod to release John. At least if you listened to the modern concept of Christ that is what he would do. But what did the Lord really do when he heard John was cast into prison? Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; [Matt. 4:12] That's it. No comments, no complaints, no tirades against the government, and no claim of injustice. The Lord went on about HIS ministry. Those of you who have read your Bible know that is not the end of the story. After John was in prison for a while Herod had a birthday party for himself and the daughter of his new wife, Herodias, danced for him, And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee...And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist...And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison. [Mark 6:22-27] Because of the scorn of an evil woman and the insecurity of a shallow and impulsive ruler, John was beheaded.

What was Christ's response to this huge wrong? What did he have to say about this injustice against one of the greatest men this world has ever seen? Nothing. That's right, nothing.

Christ knew His Father was in control of the situation [Pro. 16:1, Pro. 16:9, Pro. 20:24, Pro. 21:1]. If John was to be released, then the Father would cause events to occur that would release him. Christ came to do what His Father had laid out for Him to do and nothing more [John 4:34]. One time a Jew came up to Christ and said, And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? [Luke 12:13] Apparently this man's brother was not dividing the inheritance according to the law [Deut. 21:17].

Did the Lord address this legal injustice. You know the answer. Again, the Christ of the Bible is unknown to the vast majority.

If you would like to read the entire article on the Unknown Jesus click the link.  http://www.preservedwords.com/unknown-pv.htm