Doing Justice and Mercy – Timothy Keller [Sermon]

Summary

The sermon explores the true meaning of spiritual fasting and worship through Isaiah's prophetic critique of performative religious practices that lack genuine compassion and social justice. Drawing from Isaiah 58, the passage challenges believers to move beyond ritualistic devotion and instead actively engage in tangible acts of mercy, such as feeding the hungry, providing shelter, and fighting systemic oppression. The practical message emphasizes that authentic faith is demonstrated through concrete actions of care and justice, with the promise that such living will result in spiritual renewal, divine guidance, and transformative community impact.