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How to Stand Up for What's Right

Matt Edmundson
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Here’s a summary of this week’s sermon:

  • The talk pivots on the narrative from Acts 6:8-15, involving the character of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

  • The central theme explores how to stand up for what's right, with Stephen's story as the guiding example.

  • The sermon underscores the importance of character, understanding the opposition, relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance, fostering positive change, and the value of a supportive community when facing adversity.

  • The talk is a stirring call to action, encouraging us to embody truth, justice, and love in our daily lives. This message prompts us to question our actions, prioritize doing the right thing, and draw courage from the Holy Spirit in standing up for what we believe in.

  • The sermon's overarching lesson is one of resilience, integrity, and community support, urging us to rise above deception and destructive actions to create positive change in our world.

💬 CONVERSATION STREET --

Matt + Sadaf discuss:

  • What stood out to you from the talk?

  • How do you do the right thing when no one’s watching?

  • Were the members of the Sanhedrin the bad guys because they were opposing Stephen?

  • It’s easy for us if a stranger disagrees with us on social media, for example, but difficult when someone close to us goes against us. What do you think about that?

  • Why is it important for us to empathise with our opposers and try to understand their point of view?

  • For Steven, standing up for what’s right wasn’t about  the end outcome. How can we emulate that in our lives? 

  • All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. What did you think of that?

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