Visit the Imprisoned
"For I was in prison and you came to visit me." (Matthew 25:36)
"You're grounded," were pretty familiar words in response to some infraction we committed as children. Many of us will recall the feeling of captivity when confined to our rooms, even for a short time. Consider, then, what it is like to serve time in prison.
We might say of justly convicted criminals, "They got what they deserve - a prison term to pay their debt to society in isolation from the comforts of home, family and friends." We seek justice, and not vengeance, realizing that even the most vile criminals are entitled to humane treatment. We hate the sin, but not the sinner, for Jesus taught us both forgiveness and love of our enemies.
Throughout the world there are those imprisoned for little else than their political or religious convictions. Also there are those confined within webs of domestic violence and even racism. Measures to release political and religious prisoners and intervene in cases of domestic violence constitute this work of mercy.
As God's hands on Earth, we can help the imprisoned. Here are some suggestions:
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Feed the Hungry + Give Drink to the Thirsty + Clothe the Naked
Shelter the Homeless + Visit the Sick + Visit the Imprisoned + Bury the Dead