Grigg?s Liberty Minute

January 14 2011

The epistle to the Galatians teaches us that God?s Law is summarized by the commandment, ?Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.? The same chapter lists many of the virtues displayed by those who are in-dwelt by God?s Spirit, and observes that ?against such there is no law.?

Unfortunately, those in charge of the mechanism of misery called government frequently enact what they are pleased to call ?laws? intended to impede the exercise of charity. Witness the case of Houston residents Bobby and Amanda Herring, who have been told by the local municipal government that they will no longer be allowed to feed and care for the homeless without a license ? and that no such official permission is likely to be granted.

Every night for the past year, the couple has provided professional-quality meals for up to 120 people. The food was donated by local businesses and prepared in immaculate conditions. Yet this enterprise will be shut down because the couple isn?t part of the local government?s compassion cartel.

Let us take back the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.