Lonely? Overcoming Loneliness - Film + FaithSample

The human side of the marginalised

One thing that stands out in Where the Crawdads Sing is how people can be marginalised by society.

When people talk of the marginalised within our communities, the range of responses goes from sympathetic to disparaging. Yet one thing to consider is the needs of those doing it tough. Some may be in their position because of poor life choices. At the same time, others may find themselves without a home because of an unfortunate series of events.

Regardless of how they got there, it does not diminish their value.

The poorest individuals have been part of society throughout history. The Bible shares a fair bit about how we should treat the less fortunate in society, valuing their humanity and caring for our fellow residents. At the core of the Christian message is that humanity's value is not found in the residents of earth's physical residence, but in their relationship with God.

Like the film depicts and the message of the Bible suggests, people in this situation do not need judgement, but help.

What can you do to reach out to those in need in your community?

"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor" – Proverbs 22:9 (ESV).