We all have our personal views on the situation in Haiti, but I think the best comment I have seen regarding all of this is a comment my husbands made, "I wish people would stop putting country before God"! I was like, WOW, that is so right!
As Christians we are called to help our brother, no matter where he lives at, what he's done to you ... and I could go on and on. My personal opinion would be if you aren't walking with God you would not understand this point of view. Having compassion on a needy brother is proof of the love of God within us. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 1 John 3:17 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker Proverbs 14:31
I'm not judging, these are God's words not mine. I'm sure it angers God to see that some of His people want to draw a circle around their territory, and keep the help within their comfort zone (or Country). That is not scripture.
And finally, I love God, I love Jesus, and if I'm different, I'm suppose to be! It is insulting to think that our own would cut off helping another country before his own country, God didn't draw a line and say help those in need in the USA first. Americans are not superior than other people in this world. Search the scriptures, it's everywhere to be found.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Peter 4:14
If you don't understand these scriptures, then it might be a time to get right with God.
