I read Leviticus and I'm reading Numbers and Deuteronomy now. I think it's weird that you call leftist ideology "compassion-worship" while you acknowledge the need to help the new immigrants. I do agree that there's tension between the parts of the Bible that you mentioned. I'm not sure that the solution is to try to apply both sides at the same time.
You've identified what many believers wrestle with - I've felt that same tension. When I dug into the scripture, I discovered something encouraging: Scripture is internally consistent.
The biblical distinction: Hebrew uses different terms for different groups. Ger (גר) refers to legal resident aliens who obtained permission to live in the land. Nekhar/Zar (נכר/זר) refers to foreigners without legal resident status.
Leviticus 19:33-34 specifically addresses the ger - those with legal status: "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
Numbers 15:15-16 reinforces this: "One law and one rule shall be for you and for the stranger (ger) who sojourns with you." The ger received full legal protection, equal treatment, and social benefits.
Deuteronomy's boundaries apply to the nekhar/zar - those without legal status, who had different rights and couldn't participate fully in community life.
The biblical model: Both compassion for genuine refugees AND proper legal processes for residency. Scripture consistently required foreigners to obtain permission from proper authorities before gaining ger status.
The tension you're feeling comes from modern political frameworks that ignore this biblical distinction between legal residents and temporary visitors.
Does understanding this Hebrew distinction change how you view current immigration situations? I'd love to hear your thoughts on how this biblical framework might shape our approach.
This is so timely, so comprehensive review. Great read. I’m working on a short piece, which is triggered by the unrest …the divide, the violence….. the sad truth is because of the free will God gave to man, it seems an impossible situation.
I have been walking with the Lord for about 40 years.
Throughout this time, I have watched, and at times been seduced by, the vile programming of the Church by the principalities and powers behind bipartisan politics here in the U.S.
Thank you so much for sharing this aspect of truth that is routinely distorted to pander to the spirit of antichrist.
Enough is enough, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
This is thorough, timely, and wonderfully written. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and appreciate it Briah. God bless you!
I read Leviticus and I'm reading Numbers and Deuteronomy now. I think it's weird that you call leftist ideology "compassion-worship" while you acknowledge the need to help the new immigrants. I do agree that there's tension between the parts of the Bible that you mentioned. I'm not sure that the solution is to try to apply both sides at the same time.
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You've identified what many believers wrestle with - I've felt that same tension. When I dug into the scripture, I discovered something encouraging: Scripture is internally consistent.
The biblical distinction: Hebrew uses different terms for different groups. Ger (גר) refers to legal resident aliens who obtained permission to live in the land. Nekhar/Zar (נכר/זר) refers to foreigners without legal resident status.
Leviticus 19:33-34 specifically addresses the ger - those with legal status: "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
Numbers 15:15-16 reinforces this: "One law and one rule shall be for you and for the stranger (ger) who sojourns with you." The ger received full legal protection, equal treatment, and social benefits.
Deuteronomy's boundaries apply to the nekhar/zar - those without legal status, who had different rights and couldn't participate fully in community life.
The biblical model: Both compassion for genuine refugees AND proper legal processes for residency. Scripture consistently required foreigners to obtain permission from proper authorities before gaining ger status.
The tension you're feeling comes from modern political frameworks that ignore this biblical distinction between legal residents and temporary visitors.
Does understanding this Hebrew distinction change how you view current immigration situations? I'd love to hear your thoughts on how this biblical framework might shape our approach.
This is so timely, so comprehensive review. Great read. I’m working on a short piece, which is triggered by the unrest …the divide, the violence….. the sad truth is because of the free will God gave to man, it seems an impossible situation.
I have been walking with the Lord for about 40 years.
Throughout this time, I have watched, and at times been seduced by, the vile programming of the Church by the principalities and powers behind bipartisan politics here in the U.S.
Thank you so much for sharing this aspect of truth that is routinely distorted to pander to the spirit of antichrist.
Enough is enough, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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