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Saturday, March 9, 2019
The Meaning of Equality
The Meaning of Equality
What does equality really mean? If there was ever a subject that has confused us humans, this is it. The definition of equality is “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.” Equality though doesn’t just refer to these examples, it also refers to all aspects of life. As humans, we don’t go through a day without treating someone with inequality, whether it’s just teasing someone, or bragging. All those things are a form of inequality. God showed us the greatest act of equality and love ever. He died so that we can all be equal under Him. None of us can achieve equality without God.
Equality means that no matter how different you are you will always have a place in the world. Ephesians 2:14 “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one, and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.” This verse is talking about the segregation of the Jews and the Gentiles. God broke down the wall that divided them, so that they could all have a chance to follow Jesus. Many people who feel they don’t have a place in the world have been exposed to discrimination and inequality. This include the homeless, or people of different races. Helping people to understand that they are equal and as powerful as those around them, inspires them to do great things.
Equality means that God loves us all the same. Deuteronomy 10:17 “For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.” God makes everyone with unique gifts and talents so that they can use them to benefit others. In this way, everyone gets a chance to make a difference. God created everyone different and unique and if he wanted to show favoritism, he would probably have made only one person different. Our gifts don’t make us better than others, just different. Doctors and police officers both use their giftings to help others and they are both important.
Equality means that even though our sinful nature tells us we’re better than others, we have to ignore that and do what God wants. Sin has influenced people that have introduced segregation, stereotypes and inequality.
Sin gives us the idea that its all right to be unfair and discriminate against people. This is not God’s way or what he intended for us. We need to be his examples. Many people have been brought to Christ by being treated with equality and fairness, and seeing God’s love through that. This is our greatest mission as God’s children.
Equality can mean many different things but knowing how to apply it is one of the many trials we have to face as humans. Equality is God’s way of saying that we are all loved the same. Treating people with equality is our mission from God. He gave us this task so we have something to strive for when we show others His love. Equality is loving, even through hard times. Equality is peace among people. Treating people with equality isn’t always easy, but it’s the glue that holds every single one of us together.
1 John 2:2 “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. “
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