Isaiah 1v 17 Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.
Zechariah 7 v9-10 “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’
Jeremiah 22 v3 This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hands of their
oppressors those who have been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.Luke 4 v18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to preach good news to
the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.The verses above show God’s heart for all people. To speak out for those who have no voice, to promote justice and to welcome the foreigner. There is plenty of opportunity as Christians and churches to take action in our communities and in our nation. To read how to get involved, check out the Joint Public Issues Team https://jpit.uk/ A faith based grouping of denominations who work together to have a Christian voice nationally.We must remember while we are feeding, clothing and welcoming people as instructed, that we alone as the people of God have the good news to spread as in Luke 4 above. The love of Jesus, forgiveness and eternal life are the greatest gifts, the best way to help people. Let’s work with God who is still transforming
lives!
Micah 6:8 He has shown all you people what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
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