If you merely type the word orphan into the Google search engine, you may be surprised by how often you see the words “I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you”. It may come to a surprise how much it appears in your search at first, but once you realize that those words come from the bible verse John 14:18 things make a little more sense. The bible constantly mentions orphans as well as widows and has become great inspiration for activist to become fighters for orphans.
As previously said, the bible really emphasizes carrying for the orphans and the widows of the world. With this being throughout the scriptures of the bible, many followers of Christ have become activist for various causes that support orphans globally. Hope Worldwide is an example of an organization that has done exactly that and has chosen to work to support orphans throughout the African continent. If you would like to read more about Hope Worldwide please click here.
Being that these activists who are inspired by the biblical principles, they face a lot of criticism and opposition due to the religious ties. Often accusation are made that suggest these organizations only make efforts to help orphans because it’s in the bible and not out of the true care in their heart. This leaves a question of how motive may affect the view of the activists. In the instance of activist inspired by biblical principles the question is whether or not their source of inspiration being based on their faith effects the acts they do.
My personal opinion is that no matter where the inspiration comes from, the more orphans in the world that are assisted the better. All that matters is that good is being done for those who truly need it.
As previously said, the bible really emphasizes carrying for the orphans and the widows of the world. With this being throughout the scriptures of the bible, many followers of Christ have become activist for various causes that support orphans globally. Hope Worldwide is an example of an organization that has done exactly that and has chosen to work to support orphans throughout the African continent. If you would like to read more about Hope Worldwide please click here.
Being that these activists who are inspired by the biblical principles, they face a lot of criticism and opposition due to the religious ties. Often accusation are made that suggest these organizations only make efforts to help orphans because it’s in the bible and not out of the true care in their heart. This leaves a question of how motive may affect the view of the activists. In the instance of activist inspired by biblical principles the question is whether or not their source of inspiration being based on their faith effects the acts they do.
My personal opinion is that no matter where the inspiration comes from, the more orphans in the world that are assisted the better. All that matters is that good is being done for those who truly need it.