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

Tag Archives: Poverty

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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Is the wage of a good person an exuberant life?

August 10, 2021

God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …

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Was Jesus born into poverty?

January 9, 2021

Jesus is born. We all know the story. What may not be clear is that apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford …

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What is our response to Jesus becoming poor for us?

January 3, 2021

What matters the most: As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He …

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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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“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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“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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“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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“Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” ~John the Baptizer

November 21, 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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“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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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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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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“The wealth of the rich is their bastion; the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.” ~~King Solomon

January 17, 2015

We know how destructive poverty is. We also know about the value of money. Jesus challenges us to be wealthy …

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