Get Up and Go

30 / Afterword

brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. ~ 1 John 3.16-18 These texts are representative of numerous New Testament teachings that affirm our Christian morality’s footing on the freedom that Christ’s death on the Cross won for us. Through Christ we are set free, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, who grants us grace and power to participate in the life and mission of the Christian community. In his little epistle on freedom, Paul thunders to the Galatians that “It is for freedom Christ has set you free” (Gal. 5.1), and the Christian life endeavors are always seen in the context of employing this freedom from guilt and condemnation for the sake of bringing God glory and advancing Christ’s Kingdom. The surprising, open, and creative expression of DIY culture is mirrored in the Christian community by our determination to express our commitment to God and to his work. We possess a freedom that strengthens us to engage in numerous projects that demonstrate our love for others, advance God’s kingdom mission, and equip others to live for Christ and his Kingdom.