Assemblies of God Leader Encourages Churches to Continue Supporting World Vision With Prayers and Finances

George O. Wood is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God. (Facebook)

On behalf of the General Council of the Assemblies of God, I am writing to express appreciation for the prompt decision of the World Vision U.S. board to reaffirm its commitment to a biblical understanding of marriage as the lifelong covenant between a man and a woman and to reverse the policy change, announced Monday, that would have allowed World Vision employees in the U.S. to enter same-sex marriages.

Scripture teaches us that when fellow Christians have repented, their brothers and sisters should “forgive and comfort” so that they will not be “overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.” Moreover, it teaches us to “reaffirm your love” for them (2 Cor. 2:7–8, ESV). The World Vision U.S. board has repented promptly and openly, so we ought to reaffirm our love and support for them promptly and openly too.

I therefore encourage Assemblies of God churches and individuals to continue supporting World Vision with prayers and finances, along with other Pentecostal and evangelical charities that have similar humanitarian missions. I especially encourage Pentecostals and evangelicals who hastily canceled their sponsorship of children in World Vision programs to immediately reinstate that support in order to ensure continuity of care for the poor children whom Christ loves.

Unfortunately, some voices in the media have portrayed the Assemblies of God’s concern about same-sex marriage as a lack of concern for the poor. This is not true. The Assemblies of God is deeply concerned for the poor. Partnering with national Assemblies of God churches, our missionaries worldwide are engaged in helping orphans, widows and the victims of human trafficking. They dig wells for those without access to adequate water and provide mosquito nets to those in danger of malaria. They provide food and education for children in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Moreover, we partner with and are grateful for organizations that reach out to alleviate suffering and meet human need.

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SOURCE: Charisma News
George O. Wood is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God.