Jessa Duggar's husband Ben Seewald laments inaction in the face of so many injustices in the world

Ben Seewald wrote a prayer poem on his Instagram account. Facebook/Duggar Family Official

Ben Seewald, the husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar, is sad that there are so many injustices in the world but people are not doing anything about them.

Seewald wrote a poem on his Instagram page (@ben_seewald), in which he prays for help and wisdom from God because "Satan's busy doin' his work" and "we don't even interfere!" He added that there are now wolves in sheep's clothing twisting the Bible for cash, while some children are left starving.

He slammed people for hyposcrisy and being "blind on purpose" because they are too busy following their dreams, blaming other people for injustices, and turning their backs on opportunities to help others.

But then, Seewald started looking at himself and admitted that he has a lot to answer for as well.

"It's easy to point fingers, but what about ME? When I examine myself, the foul sight makes me weep," he said.

Seewald also said that it amazes him how Jesus Christ could die on the cross just to save a wicked and sinful guy like him. "I could have done more for more people last week," he said, as he recalled a man he could have shared the gospel with.

Seewald mulled what held him back from sharing God's word, and wondered: "Was I ashamed of the Light?"

He then asked God for strength in order for him to help other people see the Light of Christ, so they could be forgiven too and have eternal life.

"God I need Your strength! I need Your help from above! Lord shine your light and make your people see, help us to repent of our hypocrisy and our idolatry," Seewald prayed.

He added his hope that in Jesus' compassion, the "broken ones" will be healed and be made more like Him.

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
related articles
Ben and Jessa Seewald talk about God\'s judgment
Ben and Jessa Seewald talk about God's judgment

Ben and Jessa Seewald talk about God's judgment

Ben Seewald says people often forget about something when they say \'YOLO\'
Ben Seewald says people often forget about something when they say 'YOLO'

Ben Seewald says people often forget about something when they say 'YOLO'

Christians should live to promote Jesus\' fame and name, not themselves, says Ben Seewald
Christians should live to promote Jesus' fame and name, not themselves, says Ben Seewald

Christians should live to promote Jesus' fame and name, not themselves, says Ben Seewald

News
Missionary behind milestone Paraguay Bible translation to retire after 44 years of service
Missionary behind milestone Paraguay Bible translation to retire after 44 years of service

A missionary whose work helped bring the Bible to indigenous communities in Paraguay’s remote Chaco region is retiring after 44 years of ministry and translation work.

Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence
Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence

Fresh criticism is being directed at European leaders over what campaigners describe as a failure to take meaningful action to protect Syria’s Christian communities amid renewed sectarian violence and reports of incessant persecution.

Documentary celebrates women in Church ministry
Documentary celebrates women in Church ministry

Living Loving Serving: Women Leaders in the Church is the debut documentary film from Keep the Faith, Britain’s leading magazine about the black Christian community.

Global Christianity faces major challenges in 2026 despite signs of growth, new report finds
Global Christianity faces major challenges in 2026 despite signs of growth, new report finds

A new global study has highlighted fresh developments affecting Christianity worldwide, with researchers pointing to demographic shifts, persecution and urbanisation as some of the key areas of focus for church leaders.