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Question: Dear Dr. Roane, the stupid governor of California is working up a plan to give aid to the illegals who do not qualify for the stimulus package because of the coronavirus situation. What do you think?
Answer: First of all we must show respect; although, we may not agree with their decisions. Personal politics is simply not Christian. We need to stick with the principles. So, in regards to that, I must say that for most of us, this coronavirus pandemic should trigger a spiritual inventory. Are we the Christians we say we are? Do we smart off and wisecrack about the Chinese just because the first known cases happen to come from the Yunnan Province in China? Do we nitpick and criticize almost every move the present administration takes? What do we do about the poor illegal alien among us with a house full of children, particularly since the stimulus package completely overlooked them? Forget the wall for a moment. Mercy is bigger than any wall. Yes, our borders should be protected, but so must also those indigent aliens among us. Now’s not the time for revenge. Let the law, the government, and others work through that, but during the meantime, each of us is called to be the Good Samaritan, not just in talk but in action.
It's Biblical, like it or not. More specifically according to these verses, and more:
But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
Also, thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.
So, the principle is certainly established in the text as well as the admonition that we should love our neighbor as ourselves. In this regard, we are to love them as Jesus does. They are precious souls for whom He gave His life as well as for ours.
Now, as far as government policy is, and how this is instituted, it is beyond my scope of comprehension, except to say that it must be done lovingly. A loving response would not rule out helping them to improve their living conditions in their country of origin as long as it is reasonably safe and practical. In no way, however, should children be separated from their parents, especially their mothers and left destitute and without hope.
This does not mean, however, that we should allow jihadists, drug dealers, or felonious criminals to enter to work havoc in our country. These kinds must be vetted out of the system.
Remember, that “the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17).” So, in essence, since what you are asking for is wisdom in a situation like this, keep this verse fully in focus.
Stay safe, and remember that love knows no boundaries.
JimR_/
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