Racism Is Not All About Prejudice, It's An Act of Sin

Racism Isn't All About Prejudice; It's An Act of Sin
By Pastor Alexander Redd
info@gracioushopefellowship.com
April 24, 2021

(Galatians 3:28)

The Bible teaches that all people are equal in the eyes of God and that racism, or any form of discrimination based on race or ethnicity, is wrong. The book of Galatians 3:28 says, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you, are all one in Christ Jesus." This verse emphasizes that in God's eyes, there are no distinctions based on race, social status, or gender.

The Bible also teaches that we should love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and treat others as we would like to be treated (Matthew 7:12). This means that we should not only avoid racist behavior but also actively work to promote harmony and love among all people, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

To abandon racist behavior for the societal purpose of harmony, we must first recognize and acknowledge any racial biases or prejudices we may have. We can then actively work to overcome these biases by educating ourselves about other cultures and engaging in meaningful conversations with people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. We must also strive to treat everyone respectfully and kindly and speak out against racist behavior when we witness it.

God called you to love all people as God loves you and to work towards creating a society where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of race or ethnicity. Why is racism not only about prejudice but an act of sin?

Racism involves a negative attitude or belief about people of different races and discriminatory actions that mistreat people based on race or ethnicity. These actions can take many forms, including exclusion, oppression, exploitation, or violence. Racism is not only about prejudice but is also considered a sin because it violates the fundamental principle of love and equality taught in the Bible.

The Bible teaches that all human beings are created in the image of God and have inherent worth and dignity (Genesis 1:27). Therefore, any action that seeks to diminish or deny someone's value based on their race or ethnicity is a direct violation of this divine principle. In addition, racism is a sin because it goes against the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). When we act in racist ways, we are not only disobeying God's commandment, but we are also harming our fellow human beings who are also created in God's image.

Ultimately, racism is a sin because it is a rejection of God's love and a failure to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. As Christians, we are called to love and accept all people, regardless of race or ethnicity, and to work towards creating a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.