I think pretty much everyone will agree that our country is in a mess on many levels. We have some good things going on, but we have some issues that need addressing and improving as well. So how did we get here? Let's see.
When it came to having the Ten Commandments posted in schools and government buildings, the media and government wanted God out.
When it comes to abortion, the government and media want God out of that decision.
When it comes to sexuality, both homo and multi-partner (both are sins), the government says it's okay and the media and TV glorify it.
When it comes to refugees, the government and media now ask the question, "How can Christians say that this is okay?"
Well, we haven't. But we didn't say the other things you said were okay either. The Bible tells us to take care of the poor, the needy, the lonely, those less fortunate than us. But let me give you a scenario:
If a stranger shows up at your home needing food and a place to stay, will you allow them to sleep in your home? While you sleep? With your young vulnerable children in the home as well? Likely not. But if a friend has a relative, or someone they know, who needs a place to stay and they call you and let you know that this person is fine and they know their background, would you be more likely to allow them into your home? I imagine so.
That's how I view the refugee situation. We just need to know who's coming into our home, it's a safety measure, not a hateful action. But keep in mind how we got into this mess to start with. A wise old preacher once said that God is a gentlemen, if you ask him to take his hands off of you, He will.
When it came to having the Ten Commandments posted in schools and government buildings, the media and government wanted God out.
When it comes to abortion, the government and media want God out of that decision.
When it comes to sexuality, both homo and multi-partner (both are sins), the government says it's okay and the media and TV glorify it.
When it comes to refugees, the government and media now ask the question, "How can Christians say that this is okay?"
Well, we haven't. But we didn't say the other things you said were okay either. The Bible tells us to take care of the poor, the needy, the lonely, those less fortunate than us. But let me give you a scenario:
If a stranger shows up at your home needing food and a place to stay, will you allow them to sleep in your home? While you sleep? With your young vulnerable children in the home as well? Likely not. But if a friend has a relative, or someone they know, who needs a place to stay and they call you and let you know that this person is fine and they know their background, would you be more likely to allow them into your home? I imagine so.
That's how I view the refugee situation. We just need to know who's coming into our home, it's a safety measure, not a hateful action. But keep in mind how we got into this mess to start with. A wise old preacher once said that God is a gentlemen, if you ask him to take his hands off of you, He will.
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