What is :"The Jesus thing to do?" We may not always be able to influence what local, state, and national governments do, but we can bear witness, exercise influence, and govern our own actions based upon God's moral law and upon what it means to follow Jesus in a world that is often antagonistic toward His call.
I am posting three reflections from scripture on what the Bible says about welcoming the refugee and the stranger in our midst.
The first is by Sharon Gallagher in Radix.
Jesus the Stranger: Friend to the Dispossessed
Sharon Gallagher
(from Radix Vol. 38:4)
One of the striking things the Gospels reveal about Jesus is his concern for outsiders. This major theme in the preaching and healing ministries of Jesus was rarely heard in the sermons I grew up on.
That Jesus Christ is God’s son and our savior was taught and remains a cornerstone of my faith. Sermons stressed the importance of being “saved” and holding right doctrines. Heated controversies flared up about exactly when Christ would return. Since Jesus said no one would know the day or hour of his return, this speculation seemed a strange focal point. CONTINUE
The next is from World Relief Global:
Scripture and Immigration
The Bible has a lot to say about immigrants and immigration. In fact, the Hebrew word ger, the closest word to our concept of an immigrant, appears 92 times in the Old Testament alone. We encourage you to do a Bible study on the topic of immigrants in Scripture. Here are some passages to start you out: READ
The third is a video from Dr. Darrell Whiteman
For the follower of Jesus, it is really not about politics or about our political opinions, preferences, or views. We have clear instructions and teachings from scripture on this matter.
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