One of the most common excuses
for not giving the needy is: ‘I had to
work for what I’ve got; so should they.’ TRUE, the Bible teaches that if
you’re not willing to work you’re not entitled to support (2 Thess 3:10). But
do you know:
1. Six
million children under five die every year of starvation?
2. One
out of seven goes to bed hungry every night?
3. The
three richest people on the planet have more collective wealth than the
combined gross national product of the world’s forty-eight poorest countries?
General Booth, who founded the Salvation
Army, said, ‘How can you convince a man of the love of God if his feet are
perishing with the cold?’ if your prayers aren’t being answered, here’s
something to considered. The Israelites fasted and prayed, then complained that
God wasn’t answering their prayers. That’s when he told them: ‘This is the kind
of fast day I’m after: to break the chains of justice…get rid of exploitation
in the work place, free the oppressed, cancel debts…I’m interested in seeing
you…sharing you food with the hungry…putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad,
being available to your own families. Do this and lights will turn on, and your
lives will turn around at once. Your righteousness will pave your way. The God
of glory will secure your passage. Then, you pray, God will answer. You’ll call
out for help and I’ll say, “Here I am” (Ish 58:6-9 TM). When you care for the
need, the Lord promises to ‘deliver you in times of trouble.’(Psalms 41:1
NKJV).
-BOB
GASS
Have you ever asked yourself, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MY WEALTH? You may
not necessarily be wealthy, but we must know that whatever God blesses us with,
He expects us to reach out to others with it. THIS IS THE TRUE PURPOSE OF
WHATEVER YOU HAVE. LEARN TO SHARE WITH OTHERS!
