Neighborliness
Love Like Jesus. Cross Dividing Lines. Transform Your Community.
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Do you want to love your neighbor as yourself but don’t know where to start? This practical, accessible guide to bridging the dividing lines of politics, race, and economics, both individually and as the church, will help you amplify Jesus in your community and build God’s kingdom. When asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus gave a two-part answer: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and also “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love God. Love others. Jesus’ simple command to love your neighbor can feel overwhelming when your neighbor looks, lives, and votes differently than you do. Racial and economic tensions across the country have resulted in deep dividing lines that seem really intimidating to cross. Docusen breaks down these lines in approachable chapters, including topics like these: how to actively seek out people you can benefit and encourage, what it means to find a diverse and supportive community that fulfills needs, examples of real-life experiences, including highlights and missteps of Docusen’s ongoing journey, and how churches can teach on difficult topics with grace and truth. Neighborliness is a practical guide to bridging those dividing lines and learning to recognize and amplify the beauty of God in our communities. Backed by David’s speaking and training through the Neighborliness Center, this book will help individuals and churches reach out to their neighbors, love them through Christ, and build God’s kingdom.
Endorsements (3)
“Navigating the division around race, poverty, and faith often feels like a mine field. David does a great job at getting to the core of why those divisions exist. We have forgotten what being a great neighbor looks like. David helps us remember that love is the core of what propels us to real solutions that last for an eternity.”
“Jesus demonstrated the great commandment when He became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. Now, David Docusen offers us a provoking, powerful, and practical tool to walk it out.”
Bishop. Walter Harvey
“I’m hard-pressed to think of any other book as timely as Neighborliness. What would our world be like if we deliberately extended our hearts and hands across the fences, doors, and windows that separate us? Are we willing to follow Jesus’ example? This could have easily been an academic book thanks to David Docusen’s vast research and knowledge, yet he is able to communicate in an easy-to-read and captivating manner. I believe Neighborliness will inspire you to take action, as it did for me.”
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