Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11 "For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying 'You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in the land.'
OAP: Can we really get rid of poor people? I think God is clear that is long as there is sin, there will be inequality in the distribution of wealth. He calls those that have to give to the have nots. He doesn't call actually, He commands it. He commands us to give without expecting anything in return. Not good feelings of self righteousness. Not that we gave to a good cause or helped someone else. But to give freely.
I have a VERY hard time giving freely. In fact, i've already blogged about this once. Which makes me wonder if I've made steps to do anything about it.
God, you are definitely convicting me about this. Convict me in those circumstances that come about. Teach me to give freely without expecting something in return. Whether it be money, time, relationship, etc. These are blessings from You. I pray I pass them on instead of keeping them for myself.
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