While numerous injustices existed in the first century, Paul did not address them or begin efforts to eradicate them.32 As Gary Gilley writes, “there are no examples of early Christians attempting to transform or create culture or influence the political system in a direct way. Nor do we find them organizing programs to feed the hungry of the world or to right social injustices. Almost all of their attention was on evangelizing the lost as well as the spiritual life and physical needs of the believing community.”33 The idea that speaking about and participating in social causes was used to woo sinners to the gospel is not found in Scripture. Source: Integral Mission by Paul Barreca032020.pdf - Google Drive