Justice – Timothy Keller [Sermon]

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical concept of authentic fasting and worship, focusing on Isaiah's critique of performative religious practices that lack genuine compassion and social justice. Drawing from Isaiah 58, the passage emphasizes that true spiritual devotion is not about ritualistic actions, but about actively addressing systemic oppression, caring for the vulnerable, and pursuing righteousness. The key practical message is that God desires meaningful engagement with social justice - feeding the hungry, providing shelter, breaking oppressive systems - rather than empty religious gestures, with the promise that such authentic faith will result in spiritual renewal and divine guidance.