David Singapogu
Challenge A Week 12
LTW Essay Four
What if helping someone else meant putting yourself in danger? The Johansen’s were faced with this very problem. The Johansen’s should have helped Ellen for three reasons: The Johansen’s were the only people to turn to, Ellen would feel comfortable with the Johansen’s, and Helping Ellen was the Christian thing to do.
The first reason The Johansen’s should have helped Ellen Is that the Johansen’s were the only people to turn to. The Johansen’s were trustworthy. The Johansen’s were willing to suffer as a result of helping Ellen. The Johansen’s were aware of the risks incurred by helping Ellen.
The second reason The Johansen’s should have helped Ellen is that Ellen would feel comfortable with the Johansen’s. Anne-Marie and Ellen would have the support of each other. The Johansen’s home was a safe place to stay. It would be easier for Mr. and Mrs. Rosen to escape if Ellen was not with them.
The third reason the Johansen’s should have helped Ellen is that Helping Ellen was the Christian thing to do. Helping Ellen showed Christian love. God has a special relationship with the Jewish people. God would bless the Johansen’s for sacrificing for the sake of Ellen.
The Johansen’s should have helped Ellen because The Johansen’s were the only people to turn to, Ellen would feel comfortable with the Johansen’s, and Helping Ellen was the Christian thing to do. This matters to God because the Jews are his chosen people.
