An Honest Look at Faith and Fairness in Troubling Times
Our newsfeeds are filled with stories that break the heart—families torn apart by crackdowns, people living with the constant fear that, at any moment, they could lose the life they’ve built. These are not just headlines or numbers; these are mothers, fathers, children—people just like us, hoping for safety, dignity, and a chance to belong.
God, the Giver of Life
At the core of our faith is this simple truth: God is the giver of life. Every single human being, no matter where they’re from or what language they speak, was created by God. The Bible tells us that all people come from one ancestor—Adam. We all share the same breath given to us by our Creator. This basic truth should shape how we see and treat each other.
Biblical Commands: Justice and Love for Immigrants
When we open our Bibles, we find clear instructions about how to treat those who are immigrants or strangers among us. One of the most direct commands comes from Leviticus 19:33–34: “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” It’s hard to miss the point—God’s people are commanded to show fairness, love, and justice to immigrants.
Again and again, scripture reminds us not to oppress the stranger, but to remember our shared humanity and, for many, our own stories of immigration and starting over. The call is not complicated: justice, love, and fairness.
Current Events: A World Out of Step With God’s Heart
The heartbreaking reality is that much of what we see happening does not line up with God’s standards. When people are forced to hide, when families are torn apart without mercy, we are not acting out of God’s righteousness or justice. God’s heart is for the vulnerable, the outcast, and the stranger. When we ignore these values, we stray far from what God desires for us and for our community.
Spiritual Reflection: A Warning Against Self-Deception
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that God is on our side just because we claim His name or go to church. But if we believe that God supports actions that hurt, uproot, or mistreat immigrants, it’s time for serious self-examination. The Bible warns us against calling good evil or evil good. If we ever find ourselves justifying injustice in God’s name, we need spiritual deliverance—a turning back to the God who commands justice, love, and compassion.
Conclusion: Embracing Compassion and Biblical Values
This is a call to all who believe: let’s examine our hearts and our actions. Are we living out God’s commands to treat immigrants with love and justice? Or are we turning a blind eye to suffering, convincing ourselves that God is pleased with our indifference? May we answer the heartbreak of our times with compassion, fairness, and the kind of love that reflects the God who made us all.
Let us choose, in these difficult days, to stand on the side of justice and love—in our words, in our actions, and in our prayers.
Minister A Francine Green
January 2026
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