by Rolley Haggard
BreakPoint
The apostle James wrote that the essence of Christianity—that which epitomizes “pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father”—is to care for “orphans and widows in their distress.” (James 1:27, NASB)
Babies aborted are “orphans” in the truest sense of the word, for they have been abandoned, by those entrusted to care for them, to the uttermost, even to death. The sheer number who have been led to slaughter with virtually no opposition even by churches who call themselves pro-life ought to give us pause before we conclude what we have been practicing is, in the sight of God, “pure and undefiled religion.”
As to where James came up with his definition of Christianity—divine inspiration, to be sure. But it also appears he knew his Bible:
Deuteronomy 10:18: He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Exodus 22:22: You shall not afflict any widow or orphan.
Rolley Haggard is a feature writer for BreakPoint.
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