How does this apply to me?

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (Matthew 22:37–39 KJV)

 With so many “issues” flying around, it is important that we take the time to look carefully at what we endorse and what we condemn. Are we being used to further someone else’s agenda? What is the source of this campaign? What is its background? How does the slogan hold up against the Bible’s precepts and especially Jesus’ teachings?
 Jesus led the way by showing us the spirit of the Old Testament precepts. He was a friend to all who came to Him with an open heart. Their gender, social standing, or reputation did not matter to Him. He saw past it all and looked straight into their souls. He lovingly and radically defied convention in order to heal and comfort those who came to Him. Through the example of Jesus and His followers we learn to do the same.
 So, how does this apply to me, and how am I to filter the news, opinion pages, and Facebook comments that I see? How do I know what causes to adhere to? How to be consequential in my beliefs and actions? Rather than jumping on the latest bandwagon, I need to do the necessary research and ask for guidance and discernment through God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.
 And in my tiny little corner of the world, I pray that I can be a force for good and be faithful to share of what He has given me—whether spiritual or material blessings. —Sally García [1]

 Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can. —Attributed to John Wesley

[1] Anchor Biblical Justice