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Selma: Building Movement on Solid Rock - Progressive (Matthew 7:24-27)

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The civil rights movement was built on solid rock—Scripture, nonviolence, love of enemy, justice as divine mandate. Progressive theology reads Matthew 7:24-27 as justice foundation: movements built on God's words about justice endure; movements built on violence crumble. "Hears these words and does them"—includes justice imperatives. The movement faced enormous storms—violence, opposition, internal conflict—yet stood because of its foundation. Build justice work on God's Word; storms will test but cannot destroy what's founded on rock.

Topics & Themes

movement foundationjusticenonviolencestormsendures

Scripture References

Matthew 7:24-27

Emotional Tone

hopeconvictionlove

Audience

adults

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