“When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” – Leviticus 19:33-34 (ESV)
I am sickened by those in this administration of our present government who wear crosses and profess to be Christians. The hate that is spewed from their mouths is inexcusable, unconscionable, and vile. You cannot follow Jesus and hate immigrants.
Love one another, is what’s preached in churches across the land, and yet the hate that is shown to our immigrants is abominable. The book of Exodus forbids us from mistreating immigrants, and Leviticus demands that we love them. Deuteronomy tells us that loving immigrants is how we imitate God.
I think of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod’s persecution. They were refugees in a foreign land. Look at all the countries the Apostle Paul traveled to. He was a foreigner in those cities.
We need to examine what is in our hearts. As followers of Jesus we are to love others, as those made in God’s image. Upholding laws and protecting our country should never justify hatred, fear, and dehumanizing another human being.
I am reminded of The parable of the good Samaritan. “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? How do you read it?’ And he answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.’ And he said to him, ‘You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.’”
“But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?’ He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You go, and do likewise.’” – Luke 10:25-37 (ESV)
You cannot follow Jesus and hate immigrants. It’s as plain and simple as that.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, We are called to demonstrate and exhibit Your love and compassion in all areas of our lives and that includes showing love and hospitality to our immigrants and refugees. Our government and system may be broken right now, but Your compassion, love, and kindness never fails or breaks. Let’s take time to examine our hearts and change the rhetoric coming from our government and others. Let’s seek out opportunities to show hospitality to all. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Well said!! I agree with you 100%. The behavior of supposed Christians is shameful. I will be sharing this link and I hope others do the same. People need to understand that this government’s policies are not in line with Christian teachings! Ask yourself, “What would Jesus do?”.
Thank you for your comment. I am so happy that many of us know our Bible, and those who don’t need plenty of prayer. It’s scary and sad to think that those who do not know our Lord are listening to those in Government preaching a whole different religion than what is in the Bible.