Why are Christians called to care for orphans?
God calls us to look after those who are vulnerable and defenseless. All children are loved by and belong to God. As Christ followers, it is our responsibility to care for children without a mother or father. In the New Testament, God says that true religion is “to look after orphans and widows in their distress…” (James 1:27). The plight of the orphan is spoken of many times in the bible and it is our duty to defend the rights of these vulnerable children.
