"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?" (Isaiah 58:6, New International Version)
In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Sam shared with us some examples of the subtle means by which we become participants in maintaining a system of oppression. One such example is found in lotteries.
As participants in a lottery system, we promote injustice through greediness: seeking quick, huge returns on minuscule investments, without any labor or effort on the part of the gambler.
As participants in a lottery system we promote injustice through covetousness: seeking to gain what others have, without consideration to the ways in which God blesses His people at every level of society.
As participants in a lottery system we promote injustice through stealing: if indeed a lottery is won, the winnings are funded by the millions of persons who purchased losing tickets.
How can we, personally, loose the chains of injustice? By choosing to walk away from unjust systems.
Lord, help us to wait for Your reward. (see James 5:7)
Lord, help us to be content in every circumstance. (see Philippians 4:12)
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