I want to make clear, I am no theologian, I do not even attend church anymore. I am no better, and no worse than anyone. .
The Bible commands us to feed the hungry, and help the oppressed. I know, without a doubt, Jesus, would never let a person die because he didn't "plan ahead" and have health insurance. Jesus would have compassion and understanding. He would consider factories close, people die, spouses run out, plans change, and feeding your kids, comes above heath insurance for yourself. He commands us to help each other
I think we should focus on that, and not worry about gays getting married or girls getting an abortion. That's between them and God. Work out your own salvation with fear, and trembling, right? The Bible commands us to worry about getting them some food. We will not be judged for what they do, we will be judged for what we did, or did not do. It says many many times, feed the hungry, take care of the sick. Help each other.
I guess my point is don't use the Bible to get your way, then turn your back on it to get your way. People need health care, people need food. One out of 7 go to bed hungry in America. How is that right? A nation full of Christians, mad because their neighbors will be able to have health care. I find that hard to get my mind around. I wouldn't want to know the Jesus they represent. Sad.
I need to stop watching PBS, I just find the truth more and more upsetting.
Matthew 10:42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."
Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'Itell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Deuteronomy 15:7 If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.
Psalm 72:13 He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.
Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Proverbs 14:31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
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