Faith
Biblical Compassion Toward Asylum Seekers
Faith Facts
- Church leaders emphasize biblical hospitality and compassion toward asylum seekers.
- Scripture commands believers to treat the stranger with love and fairness, reflecting God’s care for us.
- Protests against hostility send a message of Christlike welcome rather than fear and rejection.
Across the UK, faithful leaders are urging Christians to respond to those seeking refuge with the heart of Christ instead of fear or anger.
“When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the stranger…the stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 19:33-34)
The words of Scripture remind us that compassion for the outsider is a central Christian calling, and Christ himself identified with those seeking safety.
Demonstrating Christlike love in public, even amid disagreement, shows that our nation’s best values are rooted in faith, not driven by fear. Christian witness can inspire hope and remind our communities that the teachings of Jesus on loving our neighbor are as relevant today as ever.
Let us stand firm in our biblical convictions, advocating for both the vulnerable and the truth, so our society may better reflect the love and mercy of Christ.