*1 John 3:17-18 NIV* “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
*3:17,18* These versus give an example of how to lay down our lives for others - to help those in need. This is strikingly similar to James teaching (James 2:14-17). How clearly do your actions say you really love others? Are you as generous as you should be with your money, possessions, and time?
Question for discussion about this topic.
Where do you draw the line with giving? What do you do with habitual beggars in the church who constantly beg from those who have more money than them rather than live a more responsible lifestyle. They use the money they need for necessities on frivolous things and then beg money for rent, gas, etc.
Or African's taking care of orphans who constantly beg on FB and say the orphans need food while they are getting fancy clothes and getting fat from going out to eat?
@mayahb it’s best to give to a cause that you know a little about and who’s vision and mission you agree with and support. If children are your soft spot then partner up with an orphanage, if homeless are your soft spot then partner up with a shelter. Find an organization that you can get to know so that you know when you give, your money is going to make a difference in many lives and not just make the greedy fatter. Hope this helps, have a blessed day.
@BrettHawthorn @mayahb Great discussion! It's wonderful to learn a little about the way you are serving from your home. I love the idea of working together with others doing similar ministry, sharing resources, etc!