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I’m (also) reading a book called “Fed Up”, by Tim McLaughlin, about the suffering in the world and what the Christian response (and actions?) to it should be. I think it’s aimed more towards teens, and rather than just listing the things we’re supposed to do each chapter ends with a series of questions to help guide you in coming to your own answers. Here’s some of the things that’ve stood out for me so far:

It’s not like God requires a whole lot from us

[Micah 6:6-8]

Look again at what the prophet Micah wrote that God DOESN’T want.

If we’re not demonstrating our love for other people, God doesn’t want our worship. Now there’s a lot of talk, reaching, and preaching about having your heart right with God before any kind of true worship can occur. Okay, but that’s only HALF the truth. The other half is this: Unless your behavior toward other people is merciful, no amount of worship you aim at God scores with him. Even following the righteous example ofa patriarch like Abraham, who was willing to butcher his own son if God asked him to, doesn’t score with God.
(page 8)

And…

Don’t just stand there believing!
Imagine if a guest speaker preached at your church on a Sunday morning and said things like this:

Your faith is only as good as what you do, starting with taking care of the physical needs of people who have less than you do. If you’re stealing, stop it, and instead get a job so you have enough to give to those in need. If you, having more than you need, see someone who doesn’t have enough and is actually in need, how can you not have pity on them and share what you have? If you truly have God’s love in you, then don’t just talk about it – put some feet to it!*

*In case you’re wondering these are pretty darn accurate rephrasigins of James 2:14-17, Ephesians 4:28, and 1 John 3:17-18, respectively
(page 22)