The 7 Sayings of a Gracist

• "I will lift you up."
  Lifting up the humble among us.
  (Special honor)
• "I will cover you."
  Protecting the most vulnerable among us from embarrassment.
  (Special modesty)
• "I will share with you."
  Refusing to accept special treatment if it is at the detriment of others who need it.
  (No special treatment)
• "I will honor you."
  God, as a gracist, has given greater honor to the humble.
  (Greater honor)
• "I will stand with you."
  When the majority helps the minority, and the stronger help the weaker, it keeps us from division within the body.
  (No division)
• "I will consider you."
  Having a heart as big for our neighbors as we do for ourselves.
  (Equal concern)
• "I will celebrate with you."
  When the humble, or less honorable, are helped, we are to rejoice with them.
  (Rejoices with it)

From Gracism: The Art of Inclusion by David A. Anderson
(IVP Books, 2007)