Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46
Cheuk warns against turning faith into a weapon for our own agendas. In Matthew, Jesus dodges a rhetorical trap by centering love of God and neighbor, adding that the Messiah cannot be contained by any party or tribe. True faith means seeking God’s side through impartial justice, tender presence, deep roots, and courageous, self-giving love.
Rev. Dr. Michael Cheuk is a congregational consultant and leadership coach with the Center for Congregational Health. He holds a bachelor of arts in religious studies from Rice University, a master of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in religious ethics from the University of Virginia.