COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Luke 10:30-37 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance, a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. ...the same

We are all responsible for our own actions, but we are also responsible collectively for actions against humanity, injustice, and those that cannot speak for themselves.  We are collectively responsible for the slave trade in Libya, we are aware of the injustice to our brothers and sisters; but we do not stand against it, we are guilty of being silent.  Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness but instead expose them.  We are collectively responsible for raising our children and witnessing for our Savior.

Father, help us understand, that it is a sin to be silent to injustice; and we are just as guilty of allowing evil to happen".  Proverbs 17:15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD." Lord, let us not turn a blind eye to the injustice that is happening in Libya and around the world; give those that represent the people the courage to speak up for justice, and demand persecution for those responsible.  Father, there is so much evil in this world and we "the people who are called by Your name, are not doing enough to stop it" please give us Christ-like strength and courage to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.  Father, fill the hearts of our Spiritual, Political, and communities leaders with compassion and love; so they will stop this inhumane treatment, of our people, right now in the name of Jesus.  Lord, we pray for all who are suffering inhumane treatment, for those who are falsely incarcerated.  We pray for those who are abused, mentally and physically.   We pray for our young people who do not know You and we ask that You do not reject them because we dropped the ball, in Jesus name, Amen