Whiter Than Snow: Sacrifice

Sunday we will conclude our series, Whiter Than Snow, as we ask how to move out of exclusion (purity culture) and into embrace (grace culture). I’ve divided this into two sections: grace and sacrifice. Focusing on grace means considering that who we are is defined not by our performance but on the overflow of God’s goodness. In addition, it means imagining grace for others.

The humility of being recipients of grace leads us to sacrifices that make room for others within our lives - sacrifices like hospitality. This Sunday we’ll consider two final points of sacrifice: rethinking our pursuit of justice and practicing forgiveness. 

As you prepare for Sunday, consider what James says, “For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) In addition consider Jesus’ statement, “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15)

See you Sunday.