Showing Love To The Poor
What does this scripture mean to you? 1 John 3:17."But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?"
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---Mima on 4/25/08
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Real love must be demonstrated! Therefore, if we who have plenty claim to be of God but do not show love (compassion) to a brother or sister in Christ who is in need, then our behavior could mean that we might still be spiritually dead! |
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---Nadine on 5/28/08 |
Matt.25:
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an Hungred, and FED thee? or Thirsty, and gave thee DRINK?
38 When saw we THEE a stranger, and took THEE in? OR naked, and clothed THEE?
39 Or when saw we THEE sick, or in prison, and came unto THEE?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, VERILY I say unto you, Inasmuch as YE have done it unto one of the least of these MY BRETHREN, YE have done it unto ME. |
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---Duane_Dudley_Martin on 5/7/08 |
Yes, don't keep filling your belly and look the otherway from someone who doesn't have any. Anyone who is guilty of this sin, God may say, "you fool, tonight I will take your life." |
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---catherine on 5/7/08 |
Mima, how about going to Burger King with him and spending some time? Is he homeless?
I would pray and seek the Lords leading and do as He directs. |
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---christina on 5/7/08 |
Find a different place to witness?lol:) Kidding..Jesus said "when you did it for the least of these, you did it for Me". And that if a man ask for your coat, then to give him your tunic also. We serve a great God who has endless grace.He doesn't run out and He doesn't count the times we go to Him for His grace. I feel that if you have the money and he approaches you, then you are serving God by meeting his need. Your presence in the park is also ministering to his spirit not to mention others. |
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---jody on 5/6/08 |
Alan has the Right Idea.
Bring some type of meal to him.
One thing for sure you'll find out if he's
there for the Money or not. |
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---Duane_Dudley_Martin on 5/2/08 |
Here it is in my own words God help me: If someone you see is in trouble, any kind of trouble and you ignore him either in the heart or otherwise, the love of God is not in you. I will tell you right now, not a true Christian. |
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---catherine on 5/2/08 |
Maybe you should give him actual food? |
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---alan_of_UK on 5/2/08 |
Mima asked: "Question, what to do now when he comes back again?????? this is an elderly black man."
I would get his address and mail him a check every week to save yourself and him the hassles.
Dont forget to deduct the tax money. |
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---Caring on 5/1/08 |
"What does this scripture mean to you? 1 John 3:17." Exactly what is says.
"what to do now when he comes back again??????" If you can offer him a way to earn the money he desires, make the offer. If not give him what he needs, if you have it to give, if not, give what you do have. Most importantly, give only as you have determined in your own mind, cheerfully and without expectations. |
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---Josef on 4/30/08 |
Mima, maybe you could talk to him and find out his situation and direct him to someplace where he could eat regularly. The senior center in my town will give a daily hot meal to any senior who needs one. And pray for him of course! :o) |
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---SusieQ on 4/30/08 |
Yes good answers. Now, I put before you a little problem. I'm presently witnessing with the pickup truck in a certain location in a city park. On the first day I was there, a man come up to me saying he was hungry and I gave him $20. He took the money and went right over to Burger King. Now yesterday, he comes by again saying, I've been looking for you, and again he asked me for money. And again, I give him $20. Question, what to do now when he comes back again?????? this is an elderly black man. |
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---Mima on 4/30/08 |
Pharasee: I like your final statement. That's it in a nutshell. So true. Without LOVE we are nothing:) |
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---jody on 4/29/08 |
It means just what it says.If a person exspress a need for food,clothing or rent and you are well enough off to provide any of these things then do so.Do not expect repayment or praise.Your reward will be in Heaven. |
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---shirley on 4/27/08 |
Leon, Rebecca, Alan and Pharisee, all of you responded wonderfully! |
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---SusieQ on 4/27/08 |
Plain & simple we, who are abundantly blessed by God, are to bless by meeting the material & spiritual needs of others who are less fortunate. People with full bellies, comfortable dwellings & adequate clothing are more receptive to hearing & gladly receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We're blessed to be God's instruments for blessing others. |
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---Leon on 4/27/08 |
It means that if you see your neighbor (anyone) in need then you should help them if you have the means to help. If you don't help them knowing that they need help, how can you say you have the love of God? You can't. |
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---Rebecca_D on 4/26/08 |
Now who was it I wonder, who told us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit those in jail?
Who was it?
Was it someone we know? |
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---alan_of_UK on 4/25/08 |
It's plain, if we look about and see the inequity of Satan's kingdom wearing one down to nothing there's either compassion to help, or indifference and excuses to go about our own way.
Even if you don't have "this world's good" there is the compassion to make someone else feel valuable, even just for a minute or two. Include interact and trust, (trust in God if your that fearful) give yourself away and love as God does. |
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---pharisee on 4/25/08 |
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