We are responsible to do more to love hurting people.
Matthew 5:43–48; 25:31–40; 1 Corinthians 13; Galatians 6:1–10; Ephesians 4:11–16; Philippians 2:1–11; James 1:2–8
Serious mental and emotional illness affects more than just the people afflicted. It causes serious suffering for families, friends, and other loved ones. It rocks churches and other communities, who usually aren’t sure how to respond to the tremendous needs of these hurting people. In such situations, the typical response is no response—ignoring the problem, and often the people affected, in hope that it will work itself out or someone else will take care of it.
Amy Simpson tells a personal story that reminds us how families are affected by mental illness and often left in the cold by the churches they go to for help. This study will help Christians consider how we can respond more compassionately and, in simple ways, represent Christ’s love to people with serious mental and emotional needs.
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