Running Scared

People all over social media are slamming governors and individuals for taking a stand against the U.S taking in Syrian refugees. While I can understand why we shouldn't turn people away who need help, the basis for our fear isn't unfounded. I can see why many are scared and I myself am a little apprehensive about it all because how easy we will make it for those with ulterior motives to come inside our borders. Will we only accept orphans and women? Are we safeguarding ourselves while helping others? There's a lot to think about when the U.S is the target of many malicious groups. There are people who will take advantage of our country's kindness. It could be many Americans are afraid that these refugees are a part of a terrorist cell or maybe someone will pose as a refugee in order to gain access into this country. (Middle Eastern countries have used children as soldiers.)

If we take this situation in simple terms and ask, "Should I help my friend who has had a history of violence towards other people? or "Should I help my friend who has friends who have hurt me before?" While many will ask right back, "What would Jesus do?" I think we as humans should also safeguard our hearts.I do think that Jesus would help this friend as well as the refugees from Syria. He helped the lepers, the children, the lame, the weak, the blind, the sick and so on so forth. We have no idea what the future holds, but if we don't help these people without homes, who will? Will it become, "So and So will help them." Well, if everyone said that....who will actually help?

This is not easy and I wish everyone would stop and think before putting down another for their reasons as to why they don't want to help. I only hope that the U.S doesn't look back and say, "I wish we never let these people in."

Just somethings to think about. Look at it from all sides before picking a fight.

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