Martin Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for this quotation:
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out””Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out”” Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out””Â
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me””and there was no one left to speak for me
I would like to add
Then they came to persecute our brothers and sisters in Christ--- yet if I don't speak out, when they come to persecute me--- who will stand on my behalf?
In the current world situation, we as a body of Christ would do well to heed that warning.
Hebrews 13:3 CSB
Remember those in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering bodily.
Proverbs 31:8 NIV
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Posted by Bro Blaine