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& SOUTH RIBBLE FAIRTRADE GROUP
Bible References Some
suggested Biblical references
" There are times
when it seems to me that nearly every page of the Scriptures contains
evidence of God's abiding love for the poor, His deep mercy, and His
passion for justice"
Steve Bradbury
National Director, TEAR Austalia
There are so many passages
on the mercy, compassion and justice of God that it is difficult to
list just a few. The Prophets of the Old Testament provide page after
page on these aspects of the character of God and His concern that His
followers should exhibit similar characteristics. However some suggested
passages very suitable for sermons and/or Bible Studies are listed below.
"The fields of the poor may produce abundant food, but injustice
sweeps it away."
Bananas are the UK's most popular fruit, yet mostly grown on large plantations
where chemical use is rife and workers often face dangerous conditions.
Small family farms find it impossible to compete with their low prices,
and many have abandoned their plots. But Fairtrade Mark bananas, which
guarantee growers higher prices, are now available in some supermarkets.
Costa Rican banana grower Maynor Ugo Ugalde said: "It would
be very difficult for us to survive, let alone prosper and plan for
the future, without Fairtrade." Although Fairtrade is now bigger
than ever before, there are still thousands of producers who do not
yet benefit. Increased awareness of the Fairtrade Mark could boost sales
and bring a better deal to more people like Maynor.
For a stark warning to unscrupulous middlemen see Amos 8v4-7.