We’re Sorry Series
Week 2 - Toxic Theology
January 19, 2025
Discipleship Guide
Rev. Carlos Uroza’s sermon calls the church to confront the slow and subtle ways toxic theology can harm individuals, communities, and the Church itself. Toxic theology, like a slow leak, often hides in good intentions or traditions, but over time, it creates barriers instead of bridges to God’s love. Rev. Uroza draws from John 2:13-22, where Jesus overturns the tables in the temple, confronting a system that exploited the poor and excluded many from true worship.
This message highlights how toxic theology can take many forms, such as rigid traditions, spiritual abuse, shaming mental health struggles, or cultural superiority in missions.The sermon is a call to collective repentance and renewal, inviting the church to examine its own beliefs and practices and repair the damage caused by harmful theology. By using love, compassion, and grace as guiding principles, the church can move from harm to healing, reflecting Christ’s heart for all people.
Reflection Questions:
1. Can I think of a belief or tradition I’ve experienced or held onto that might unintentionally harm or exclude others?
2. How does Jesus’ example of turning the tables in the temple inspire me to confront issues of injustice or exclusion in my own community?
3. Are there ways I can repair a “leak” in my own life, whether by showing more compassion, listening more openly, or acting with love?
4. What step can I take this week to help make the church a place of healing and belonging for all people?
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