HELPING THE NEEDY
reason why some
celebrate Christmas.
Because Jesus helped people who were poor, sick, and
afflicted, some want to follow his example. They feel that the best time to do
that may be Christmas, when charities often put forth extra effort to collect
donations.
WHY IS IT A
CHALLENGE?
During the holidays, many people are preoccupied with
shopping, entertaining, and visiting friends and family. All of this leaves
them with little time, energy, or money to attend to the poor and needy, other
than perhaps making a donation.
WHAT BIBLE PRINCIPLES
CAN HELP?
“Do not hold back good from those to whom it is owing, when
it happens to be in the power of your hand to do it.” (Proverbs 3:27) The poor,
the hungry, and the afflicted do not suffer only at Christmastime. If you
perceive that someone needs help and it is within “the power of your hand” to
assist, why wait for a holiday to act? Your kindness and compassionate actions
will be blessed.
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