All societies are free to turn their backs on the needy, but such societies can never be worthy of the name of God. All societies are free to ignore the prophets’ invitations, but such societies bear no resemblance to the realm that Christians call their first home. God holds nations responsible for those who must rely upon the grace, mercy, justice, and hospitality of others. God judges nations based on how well they treat the most vulnerable within their borders, and how they treat the nations who are their neighbors.
