(BCC News)
America has always laid out the welcome mat for those wanting to immigrate to our nation. Many stood, with tears in their eyes in Ellis Island, when they saw the Statue Of Liberty for the first time.
It was a sign of hope for new opportunities to achieve productivity and prosperity.
But the word that I have trouble with today, as I watch the news, and hear what is going on with the issues of Immigration, is the word "Illegal" There is nothing in the Bible that gives specific restrictions on immigration. In Deuteronomy 10:19 it says: "And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt."
America is made up of many foreigners, who contribute to the muti-culture attributes of our nation. But the fact remains that here in America, we have immigration laws. Romans 13:1-7 makes it clear that God expects us to obey the laws of our governemnt, unless the law forces us to disobey a command of God. (Acts 5:29)
Too me, if you come to America, you are to respect the laws, that are in place. If you choose to stay, you are to follow the guidelines for citizenship. To be here "Illegally" is the breaking of national law. And God is not pleased with that. God called us to be the "United States Of America." Let's not continue to be divided about this issue.
And above all, let's do what God would have us to do....together! GP
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