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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Poor

“Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless,  for their Redeemer [Advocate] is strong; he will plead their cause against you.” ~King Solomon

November 14, 2022

Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …

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How do we gain the rule of God in our lives?

January 29, 2022

  Fortunate [Blessed] are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [1] Matthew 5:3 When there …

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Will God bless our generosity?

October 5, 2021

  Generosity is interesting. It brings a blessing back to me. That blessing takes many forms. The greatest is the …

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Do spiritual riches more than compensate for material poverty?

September 23, 2021

The lack of spiritual riches and gifts is seen by Scripture as an especially distressing cause of poverty. Awareness of …

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Should the church help the poor?

September 10, 2021

Paul is planning a big trip. One obstacle, however, remains in the way of Paul’s trip to the western part …

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Jesus and the homeless problem. What should we do?

September 5, 2021

As Jesus remarked to Judas Iscariot, ‘You always have the poor with you’ (John 12:8). Looking around at the cities, …

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Where should we keep our money?

March 29, 2021

Where is our treasure? What is important to us? Is Jesus our Master? Why it matters: Jesus told us to …

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What should we do about the poor?

February 14, 2021

Why this is important: In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show …

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Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving

November 9, 2020

Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …

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Should we be generous? How about to the poor?

September 3, 2020

God is clear about my obligations to the poor. This is a consistent theme under both the old and new …

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“Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.” ~ Jesus

June 29, 2020

There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …

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“Whenever you give to the poor.” ~Jesus

May 1, 2020

Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …

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“Dignify those who are down on their luck; you’ll feel good — that’s what God does.” ~King David

October 23, 2019

God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …

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“He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me, declares the MASTER?” ~Jeremiah

October 13, 2019

Jesus is clear. I am to give directly to the poor. If they ask, I am to give. If they …

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“He anointed Me to preach good news to the poor.” ~Jesus

September 21, 2019

Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …

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What does the scripture say about giving directly to the needy?

June 27, 2019

There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …

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What does the Bible say about helping the poor and homeless?

June 2, 2019

Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …

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“The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up.” ~Jesus

March 12, 2019

Do the rich automatically go to hell when they die? What about the story of Jesus about the rich man …

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“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches.” ~Apostle Paul

February 14, 2019

I must come to a basic understanding about wealth. Jesus is challenging me. So is the Apostle Paul. Riches are …

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Why are the poor unjustly treated?

January 25, 2019

Jesus is clear. I am to give directly to the poor. If they ask, I am to give. If they …

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What is God’s greatest gift to the poor?

January 13, 2019

Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …

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“If there is a poor man with you, you shall not harden your heart. You shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks.” ~God

January 11, 2019

God is clear about my obligations to the poor. This is a consistent theme under both the old and new …

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“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for the rich to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus

November 7, 2018

Jesus, as always, asks a very penetrating question. The “rich young ruler” had just turned and left. He was very …

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“A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.” ~King Solomon

October 17, 2018

Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …

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Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?

September 11, 2018

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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Poverty — The treatment of the poor — Are they to be neglected?

August 25, 2018

In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor …

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Wealth — John the Baptist on Fruits Worthy of Repentance

July 29, 2018

This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …

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“Before you know it, his justice will triumph; the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers.” ~Isaiah about Jesus

July 10, 2018

I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …

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“Then there’s only one thing left to do: Sell everything you own and give it away to the poor. You will have riches in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Jesus

July 9, 2018

Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …

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“For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us.” ~Ezra

July 7, 2018

I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak and poor. It is …

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Denial of Jesus — The Jewish People Rejected Jesus

July 2, 2018

Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …

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Kindness — It’s Demonstrated in the Good News of Jesus the Messiah

June 26, 2018

I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …

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Self-Examination — The Importance for Followers of Jesus

June 17, 2018

I need to take heed and exam myself. It isn’t acceptable to just keep moving on and winging it when …

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25 Mother Teresa Quotes about Living a Life of Purpose 

May 25, 2018

A Nobel peace laureate, Mother Teresa (1910–1997) was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. For much of her life, Mother …

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Mary and Joseph, the Parents of Jesus — Too Poor for a Sheep

May 11, 2018

Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …

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“Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.” ~Jesus

April 13, 2018

Jesus warns us in Matthew 7 where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s …

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“I come by here to say that America, too, is going to hell, if we don’t use her wealth.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.

March 16, 2018

Jesus is clear that what we do for the poor we do for Him. He is equally clear that if …

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Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving

March 4, 2018

Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …

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“But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full.” ~Jesus

February 27, 2018

Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom …

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“Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career.” ~King Solomon

February 13, 2018

Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money,     and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the …

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“False Messiahs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect.” ~Jesus

February 12, 2018

And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him;  for false Messiahs …

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“Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus

January 2, 2018

Happy (aka Blessed) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:3 (English Standard Version) …

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“Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice!  Stand up for the poor and destitute!” ~King Lemuel

December 21, 2017

Jesus challenges me to speak up for others. There are those who have no voice. There are those who are …

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“I’ve had enough; I’m on my way to heal the ache in the heart of the wretched.” ~God

December 9, 2017

God loves the poor and homeless. Of course, I am one of those. I am poor. I am homeless. The …

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“You will have the poor with you every day for the rest of your lives. Whenever you feel like it, you can do something for them.” ~Jesus

November 11, 2017

A woman anoints Jesus with a very expensive perfume, worth a years salary. She does it as an act of …

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"Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

November 4, 2016

Peace is it’s own goal. It is an art to its own self. Peace must be worked on to become …

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“Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.” ~King Solomon

February 27, 2016

Jesus was clear that we will always have poor people with us. We always have. We always will. Jesus challenges …

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Pope Francis’ Speech on the Poor and Indigenous Peoples

July 12, 2015

Pope Francis spoke about the problems faced by the poor and indigenous peoples at the Second World Meeting of the …

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"Sloth makes you poor; diligence brings wealth." ~King Solomon

April 12, 2015

There is nothing like diligently pursuing the work of the day at hand. It is, in fact, honorable to faithfully work. …

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"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." ~~King Solomon

February 21, 2015

Generosity is interesting. It brings a blessing back to me. That blessing takes many forms. The greatest is the joy …

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“If I give all my possessions to feed the poor but do not have love, it profits me nothing.” ~Apostle Paul

February 14, 2015

Without love, all my charity is nothing. Love is the start and end of it all. It doesn’t matter what …

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“Jesus commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition.” ~Stephen Colbert

December 21, 2014

This is so well said. Jesus challenges us to make a choice. Will we love the poor? Will we serve …

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“Rich as he was, Jesus gave it all away for us.” ~~Apostle Paul

April 24, 2014

As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …

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