The Fri Feb 1, 2008 Cincinnati Enquirer Reported by Jim Elfers in Oakley says "When I look to my faith, I see that Christ taught me to feed the poor and clothe the naked. Nowhere in Christ's message do find a mandate to build a huge wall so others cannot have the opportunity to feed and clothe their impoverished families."
Thank you for voicing your opinion. If more people stood up for what Christ has called us to do the world would be a better place for everyone.
Authority is necessary in order to operate a country or business of any kind. Therefore, the people in positions of authority are part of God’s plan for orderliness in the world. We are directed to submit ourselves to the people who have risen to those positions of directing work to be done. To rebel against that authority is to rebel against God’s order, which will bring God’s judgment on us. Only when that authority would lead us to compromise Christ’s principles should we refuse to submit. Christians need to take this seriously, even though this may be difficult to stand up for the rights of our fellow immigrants under a generation that rejects them. We must remember who has ultimate authority over us. Christ gives us the ultimate example of authority and compassion. We are instructed “He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him mercy on the needy.” The word of God also says “Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart against his brother.”
Contrary to the majority of U.S. citizens voicing hatred and rejection of our immigrants, we as Christ followers need to stand up and be heard. Help change a life today. Voice your heart felt feelings. Write your congressman. Step out and try to make a difference. We the minority are weak but He is strong! Monica Ewing (Norwood OH)
Check out Butler County Sheriff Jones at his web site. Just look at what is happening there and post your comments.
http://www.butlersheriff.org/blog/
Thank you for voicing your opinion. If more people stood up for what Christ has called us to do the world would be a better place for everyone.
Authority is necessary in order to operate a country or business of any kind. Therefore, the people in positions of authority are part of God’s plan for orderliness in the world. We are directed to submit ourselves to the people who have risen to those positions of directing work to be done. To rebel against that authority is to rebel against God’s order, which will bring God’s judgment on us. Only when that authority would lead us to compromise Christ’s principles should we refuse to submit. Christians need to take this seriously, even though this may be difficult to stand up for the rights of our fellow immigrants under a generation that rejects them. We must remember who has ultimate authority over us. Christ gives us the ultimate example of authority and compassion. We are instructed “He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him mercy on the needy.” The word of God also says “Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart against his brother.”
Contrary to the majority of U.S. citizens voicing hatred and rejection of our immigrants, we as Christ followers need to stand up and be heard. Help change a life today. Voice your heart felt feelings. Write your congressman. Step out and try to make a difference. We the minority are weak but He is strong! Monica Ewing (Norwood OH)
Check out Butler County Sheriff Jones at his web site. Just look at what is happening there and post your comments.
http://www.butlersheriff.org/blog/
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