True Religion Depends On Adoption

// October 27th, 2009 // Loux Family News


In James 1:27 we read that “True Religion” has to include taking care of orphans and widows. The King James version reads “visit” orphans and widows, but the root Greek word translated “visit” actually means “to take care of”.  We are to take care of orphans and widows in their distress.  “Distress” refers to the heavy weight pressing down upon them.  Religion that God accepts will take care of orphans and widows in a way that lifts the weight and stress off of them.

What is the greatest source of stress pressing down on orphans? … not belonging to a family. An adoption revolution within the body of Christ is a front line of attack in recovering the essence of true religion in the church.  Without literal, physical, legal adoption, the greatest pressure bearing down upon orphans cannot be relieved.  We can house orphans in institutions or group homes, but until someone says “I will be your father, I will be your mother, we will give you permanence”, those children will remain orphans with their primary pain aching in their hearts and their primary crushing burden unmoved.  Within the body of Christ there will be many ways to lift the burden off of orphans, but unless an army of sober and compassionate couples arise and bring those children into their families, the other avenues will remain closed.

Derek

Derek

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5 Responses to “True Religion Depends On Adoption”

  1. Arden says:
    October 28, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Hey Derek and Renee, just for your information, or maybe I am not technologically adept enough to figure it out…BUT, I cannot hear the video you put on your site because the music from your blog is playing all the time. Do you have a way that your readers can stop the blog music in order to hear the message by John Piper, or any other messages you may post here? Thanks tons! Love you guys, Arden

  2. Renee' Loux says:
    October 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Hi Arden!! Sorry you’ve had trouble hearing the video. If you’ll go up to the right side of the page on our blog where the pictures cycle, there is a volume adjuster and you can turn the volume completely down. Let me know if you have any problems with this.
    Love, hugs and blessings!

  3. Amanda says:
    October 29, 2009 at 9:17 am

    I so greatly appreciate the example you and your wife are to the world. Your words, actions and attitude of heart are just what God intents His children to have. Blessings as you work in His Kingdom!

  4. Vicki Jensen says:
    October 30, 2009 at 9:33 am

    Hello Loux Family-
    We are so excited about finding your blog. We live in Stanberry, Mo. just a hop, skip and jump from you all. It has been truly amazing to find your blog. We have been searching online for info. about adopting children w/ DS. Low and behold after clicking on Reece’s Rainbow we found info. about your family adopting 3 young king’s into the Kingdom of God. That lead us to your blog and we have been in subtle awe since. I am writting this as my jaw is hangin b/c we can’t believe how Gracious our Lord is. We are a christian family, we go to Word of Life Church in ST. Jo and the Holy Spirit has been speaking to us and leading us for several years regarding a vision that is quite awe-inspiring like yours. As we read about the vision you all have for orphans it’s as if you were there in our vision somwhere just unable to see you. Does that make any sensen. sorry it is so humbling to us as we have been praying that the Lord would link us up w/those who would believe Him for exactly what you all are believing Him for. Orphans, the least of these, speaking for those who can’t speak for themselves. We would be honored if you would contact us. God Bless Your Family and we hope to hear from you. Love and Grace in Jesus’ Name

  5. Kelly says:
    October 31, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    Absolutely agree! And John Piper is amazingly smart!

    Have you read “Adopted For Life” by Russell Moore? It is a fantastic book!

    Your family looks wonderful! I just can not believe how great the boys are looking! It warms my heart to see those smiles! I can not wait till I see them on my own girls once they are home!

    I have a question: In previous posts you have talked about your family support workers. Can you please share a bit about what the role they have played? We are adopting 2 special needs girls, and do not have alot of support of family. I am wondering what other resources I can have in place for when they are finally home.

    thanks, Kelly

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