Here is a great list from an interesting interview from a recent issue of Today’s Christian:
“In his new book, Gracism: The Art of Inclusion, David A. Anderson explains how a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the body of Christ can help us overcome our cultural divisions. ….
Q. In the book, you talk about “The Seven Sayings of a Gracist.” How can they help us live out gracism? A. The seven sayings grow out of Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 12 about the interdependence of Christ’s body and the special role each member plays. If we could cling to them, and not only say them but do them, they can give us practical principles for making gracism real……
The 7 Sayings of a Gracist
1. “I will lift you up.” Lifting up the humble among us. (Special honor)
2. “I will cover you.” Protecting the most vulnerable among us from embarrassment. (Special modesty)
3. “I will share with you.” Refusing to accept special treatment if it is at the detriment of others who need it. (No special treatment)
4. “I will honor you.” God, as a gracist, has given greater honor to the humble. (Greater honor)
5. “I will stand with you.” When the majority helps the minority, and the stronger help the weaker, it keeps us from division within the body. (No division)
6. “I will consider you.” Having a heart as big for our neighbors as we do for ourselves. (Equal concern)
7. “I will celebrate with you.” When the humble, or less honorable, are helped, we are to rejoice with them. (Rejoices with it)
