If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you (Leviticus 25:35). On `The Church’, though, as I’ve said before, I think that Karl Barth was right on the button in his commentary on Romans 9, where he points out that it is `The Church’ instituted by God when he writes, `I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people’

4 Steps to Welcoming Strangers — Terry A. Smith

Who do you invite as guests? Have you ever invited strangers home? Why or why not? If you have, how did you meet these strangers? This section speaks of the Final Judgment, when the righteous will be granted paradise and unrepentant sinners will be consigned to eternal fire. Christ says to those at his right hand that they are “blessed” because

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Moreover, I believe passionately that, in the context of the Ukraine crisis, the plight of *the refugee* highlights, not only the appalling suffering of a particular people,but also (a) the spiritual and moral bankruptcy of Western “civilization” ( including the UK) but (b) the acquiescence of a large section of the Christian Church , so immersed in its own agenda(s) that, among other things, in the light of its semi(?) humanistic reduction of the Gospel, it has lost sight of of the *fulness of the Gospel”. But hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined." 23. Ephesians 6:7 Avoid assumptions at all times. Making assumptions based on looks alone can be dangerous and lead to unfair judgement. For example, you can look at another person’s attire and assume they are well-off and snobbish. However, this would be an unfair assessment as you have no idea if all their money has been squandered on their apparel, nor could you presume their character is unkind. This suggests to me that they are not bona fide refugees but economic migrants, but that is a further issue. Reply This column explores the question ‘ Why should we welcome the stranger?’ as part of a whole edition of the magazine on this issue.

Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders

Not that I suggest you recreate that scene, but I do suggest you assume the best in others, strangers included, and take on a welcoming posture with anyone you encounter. That you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well." 11. Job 31:32 A STORY said to originate in a Russian Orthodox monastery has an older monk telling a younger one: "I have finally learned to accept people as they are. Whatever they are in the world, a prostitute, a prime minister, it is all the same to me. But sometimes I see a stranger coming up the road, and I say, 'Oh, Jesus Christ, is it you again?'" Founded in 1999, Welcoming the Stranger has taught over 4,900 students from 104 different countries. Welcoming the Stranger is a fully independent, IRS-approved, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Financial support comes from individuals, places of worship, and local businesses, as well as grants from area foundations, which allows all programs to remain free of charge for students.When meeting a new person, there are very few times it’s necessary to share your hot topic views. At times, we meet others with different beliefs from our own and feel the urge to persuade them to “our side.” However, without relationship and time to truly share your heart, your conversation can be more off putting than informational. When in doubt seek relationship before trying to convince a stranger your worldview. There is a high chance you will both learn from one another. This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: produce and product. Improve your English with Collins.