How Would Jesus Treat the Poor?
I want to respond to public officials who assert themselves as faithful Christians and yet, fail to love the poor or care for those most in need. My friends, when we turn away from the poor, we are not following Jesus. When we refuse refuge to those in danger or harden our hearts against the hungry, we cannot call what we do a Christian act. When we nurse old grudges or cling to hatred for our “enemies,” we are not walking in his light but drifting toward the shadows that wound the world. The way of Jesus is always the way of mercy, welcome, and courageous love. Whenever we choose exclusion, vengeance, or indifference, we choose something other than his way. You can call such public policy whatever you want, but you may never call it Christian!
