PAUL YOUNG@young_paul44615
Christians are constantly accused of being uncaring whenever we speak about secure borders, national identity, integration or putting the British people first.
I reject that accusation.
The Bible commands Christians to show compassion to the stranger and to treat every person with dignity. But it does not command governments to abandon borders, ignore wrongdoing or neglect the people they were entrusted to serve.
Leviticus 19:34 teaches us to treat the stranger with love.
In Britain today, that means we must not mistreat, abuse or discriminate against someone simply because they come from another country. Genuine refugees and people in real need should be treated humanely.
But loving the stranger does not mean accepting illegal immigration, uncontrolled borders or allowing people to exploit our laws and public services.
Matthew 22:39 tells us to love our neighbour as ourselves.
In Britain today, our neighbours include the elderly person waiting for social care, the veteran without a home, the family struggling to pay council tax, the child waiting for treatment and the worker who cannot afford housing.
Christian compassion must not ignore suffering at home.
Romans 13:1 to 4 teaches that governing authorities have a God given responsibility to uphold good, restrain evil and administer justice.
In Britain today, that means government must enforce the law, protect our borders, punish criminals, remove people who have no lawful right to remain and defend peaceful citizens from violence, terrorism and disorder.
A government that refuses to enforce its own laws is failing in its God given duty.
First Peter 2:14 says rulers are appointed to punish wrongdoing and commend those who do right.
In Britain today, that means politicians should stand with victims, law abiding families, police officers, workers and taxpayers. They should not reward criminality, excuse intimidation or allow political correctness to become more important than truth and justice.
First Timothy 5:8 teaches that anyone who refuses to provide for their own household has denied the faith.
In Britain today, that principle reminds leaders that they have a particular responsibility toward the people and communities entrusted to them.
Charity must begin with responsibility.
British citizens should not be pushed to the back of the queue for housing, healthcare, education or public support by politicians who appear more concerned with looking compassionate than governing responsibly.
Acts 17:26 tells us that God created the nations and determined their appointed times and boundaries.
In Britain today, that means nations, borders and national identity are not inherently hateful or unchristian.
Britain has every right to defend its borders, preserve its culture and expect those who settle here to obey our laws, speak our language, respect our customs and contribute to our society.
We should treat people of every religion fairly under the law.
But fairness does not require Christians to pretend that every religion is equally true.
I am not ashamed to say that I believe Christianity is the one true faith.
Jesus Christ said:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
John 14:6
In Britain today, that means Christians must be free to proclaim the Gospel without apologising, hiding our beliefs or being told that biblical truth is somehow hateful.
Acts 4:12 teaches that salvation is found in no other name than Jesus Christ.
That does not give Christians permission to hate anyone. It gives us a responsibility to speak the truth with courage, love and humility.
We can love the stranger without abandoning our borders.
We can respect people without agreeing with every belief.
We can show mercy without rewarding lawlessness.
We can protect religious freedom without erasing Christianity.
We can welcome genuine refugees while removing those who enter illegally or abuse our hospitality.
Britain was shaped profoundly by Christianity. Our laws, institutions, freedoms and understanding of human dignity were influenced by the belief that every person is made in the image of God.
We should not be ashamed of that inheritance.
Christianity is not the enemy of compassion.
Christianity teaches compassion with truth, mercy with justice and love with responsibility.
Britain needs leaders who will protect our people, uphold our laws, defend our Christian heritage and never apologise for putting the interests of this country first.
Faith first. Then family, community and country.
Vote Restore Britain.