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PEAK UP FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES By Eileen Wong, PJN5
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hat would you do if you discovered that a child was being bullied in school? Or a domestic helper was living and working in inhumane conditions? Or a colleague had been maligned and blamed unfairly? Or someone had been spiritually or sexually or emotionally or verbally abused by someone in church? Scripture tells us what we need to do as our brother’s keeper.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.” Proverbs 31:8, NLT Scripture is clear that there is no room for abusive or oppressive behaviour and misuse of power. Jesus Himself showed indignant anger towards the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, and for using religion to oppress the vulnerable.
