The Lord enacts justice for orphans and widows, and he loves immigrants, giving them food and clothing. That means you must also love immigrants because you were immigrants in Egypt.
MATTHEW 25:34, 36 (CEB)
Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began... I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear."
THE ESSENCE
Any system under the influence of Jesus will prioritize the basic care of marginalized people.
DAILY FODDER
Are there any conditions mentioned about who qualifies for care?
PRAYER
Compassionate God, thank you for looking out for us when we're weak and vulnerable. Forgive us for exalting power over compassion. Realign our priorities so that we’re eagerly caring for orphans, widows, immigrants, the hungry, the under-clothed — all who are without. I know that these are your priorities and of your work among us. I know that you reward compassion above all other forms of success. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
