Do not pander to immigrants at Church

The good book tells us in Matthew 7:6, "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." This sacred scripture speaks directly to the situation we face in our churches today.

The influx of mass immigration is not merely a societal issue; it is a spiritual crisis. 🌍 Many of these individuals are not coming to our sanctuaries for genuine fellowship or to seek the Lord. No, they are coming to exploit our goodwill, to take advantage of our resources, and to use our sacred spaces as stepping stones for their own selfish gains.

I have heard disturbing reports of ministers aiding these individuals with visa applications, essentially helping them cheat their way into our country. This is not just unethical; it is an affront to our faith and our laws. 📜 Once they secure their citizenship, they disappear, never to return to the church again. This is not Christian behavior; this is opportunism at its worst.

Then, we have individuals from countries like India and China, who attend church not out of reverence for the Lord but to climb the social ladder. In their cultures, where class and status are paramount, they see our churches as a means to an end. They participate in our services, not with hearts full of faith, but with minds full of ambition. They are not interested in true Christian fellowship; they are here for the benefits, the social standing, and the networking opportunities that come with being part of a Western church. 🏰

This must stop. We cannot allow our sacred spaces to be trampled upon by those who do not respect our faith or our traditions. We cannot allow the very foundation of our Christian fellowship to be eroded by those who are here for all the wrong reasons. 🛑 Our churches must focus on the real Christians, those who come to worship the Lord in spirit and truth, not those who see our churches as convenient stepping stones.

The time has come to draw a line in the sand. Our country has its own unique Christian heritage, and while we welcome guests, they must respect our culture and our faith. They must come with hearts open to the Lord, not with minds scheming for personal gain. 🏴

In conclusion, let us turn to Hebrews 13:1-2, which says, "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." But let us also be discerning. Let us ensure that our hospitality is not taken advantage of, that our pearls are not cast before swine. Let us stand firm in our faith and protect the sanctity of our churches. Amen.