Christian Social Responsibility: RCCG Sunday School Manual.

Memory Verse: ” Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven”- Matt. 5:16.

  BIBLE PASSAGE: Leviticus 19:9-10.

INTRODUCTION

The God-man relationship is characterized by His Holiness, justice, love and mercy among others. Our relationships with one another and society have to be patterned according to the character of God. (Matt. 22:36-39). Therefore, it is our responsibility as God’s people to care for those around us (1 John 3:10). The attempt of the church to show love and alleviate the sufferings of the people in her immediate environment/community is termed Christian Social Responsibility. 

OUTLINES 

1. MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
2. BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

MEANING AND BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) is a faith based obligation to meet societal needs through the demonstration of love that positively imparts communities and individuals. CSR has its roots in Christianity and the Church is meant to be an example for the world to follow. (MAtt. 5:16). It is an initiative for community relations and to partner with the government in achieving the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CSR could be in the areas of provision of basic amenities , healthcare delivery facilities , education , media , business support, entertainment , governance , sports etc. It involves strategically assessing social challenges and developing appropriate structured programmes to cater for them. 

CSR is a core part of the ministry of the church. It is not a 21st Century concept, It has its origin in the bible. For instance, Leviticus 19:9-10; 23:22, instructs us to always make provision for the needy out of our income. In Matt. 14:15-21, Jesus demonstrated the need for CSR when He fed five thousand men (besides women and children). Also, the early Christians distributed wealth to take care of those in need (Acts 2:44-45). 

BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

The benefits of Christian Social Responsibility to the Church and the world are numerous:

1. It enables people to actually see and know the meaning of God’s love (1 John 3:16-18). 
2. It meets the need of less privileged in the society.
3. It promotes evangelism and entrenches the Church of God in the hearts and minds of the people we come across (Matt. 5:16). 
4. It embraces responsibilities for sustainable actions and encourages a positive impact on the environment. 
5. It compliments government’s efforts in improving and sustaining the standard of living of people in their immediate community. 
6. It will enable the church to build a good relationship with the community (Gal. 6:10). 
7. It help believers to represent Jesus physically in their communities (Prov. 13:17; 2 Cor. 5:20). 

CONCLUSION 

Christian Social Responsibility is not to seek commendation from men but to show the love of Christ and be a blessing to our community. 

QUESTIONS
1. How can believers impact their immediate environment ?

2. Mention four (4)  benefits of CSR to the church and the world at large. 

ASSIGNMENT 

Clear state five (5) areas your Church can engage in Christian Social Responsibility to meet the needs of people in your immediate community (No mark). 

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