In immigration debate, evangelicals tie issue to Bible to push Republicans

[wildflower82]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Jesus taught to show compassion:
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

This is so Jesus would have a place to lay his head. Knowing the person you helped knows the Saviour also.

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

This is Jesus using a parable, Jesus is the thirst and the hunger the poor need. He is the stranger no one has told the poor about. A prison is not necessarily a jail cell. This could be a rich person whos not able to see past his riches.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Yes, each time a person does this they are to be giving the word of God, not about material giving.

Jesus spoke of people knowing Him, if Evangelicals and the left want to help the poor are they also going to make sure all those people are baptized in the name of Jesus?? Feeding wasn't the only reward or the only thing you are to do. If Evangelicals bring in the poor just because they have a poor bank account, they better be prepared to prepare their souls or God won't be happy.

[Electric Blue]

I thought we were not supposed to be influenced by religious leaders. Guess if they are pushing amnesty it is ok.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by 3~Shepherds

This is so Jesus would have a place to lay his head. Knowing the person you helped knows the Saviour also.

This is Jesus using a parable, Jesus is the thirst and the hunger the poor need. He is the stranger no one has told the poor about. A prison is not necessarily a jail cell. This could be a rich person whos not able to see past his riches.

Yes, each time a person does this they are to be giving the word of God, not about material giving.

Jesus spoke of people knowing Him, if Evangelicals and the left want to help the poor are they also going to make sure all those people are baptized in the name of Jesus?? Feeding wasn't the only reward or the only thing you are to do. If Evangelicals bring in the poor just because they have a poor bank account, they better be prepared to prepare their souls or God won't be happy.

If you are trying to say Jesus said to only help other believers, you are wrong. He said to love even those who hate you. On the other hand, would you help an immigrant if they were believers? Many of them are.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Electric Blue

I thought we were not supposed to be influenced by religious leaders. Guess if they are pushing amnesty it is ok.

You thought so? Don't let people tell you who you should be influenced by. It is up to you who you want to listen.

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by 3~Shepherds

Did God intend for us to feed them and their offspring for a life time?

Should I provide meals and clothes for those who chose to not help their selves every day or just around Christmas time?

If their children are drug dealers and gang members I'm I to love them and give them my money anyway, knowing they will not leave the life of crime?

How do we handle those that come here, become Democrat and all the freebies that go with it, just continue paying higher taxes to afford them?

Do you show compassion to the murder, did you pray for those recent shooters or just the victims?

Have you prayed for Bernie Maddoff or just the people he ripped off?

It's back to church for you. So that you can refresh your memory.

[freemkt]

What about economic justice for the millions of legal working class workers who'se wages have been undercut and rents have been inflated by illegal immigration?

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by freemkt

What about economic justice for the millions of legal working class workers who'se wages have been undercut and rents have been inflated by illegal immigration?

What about those who have benefitted from them? Win some, lose some...

[dreamofmonterey]

Nice OP.

Good to see some Evangelicals practice what they preach and arent hypocrites.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by dreamofmonterey

Nice OP.

Good to see some Evangelicals practice what they preach and arent hypocrites.

Yes, indeed.

[Electric Blue]

I'm not an Evangelical,a United Methodist,a very liberal church. Doesn't change my views on the issues.