Charity

When Christians Help Christians

[300 words] One of the great blessings of being part of the Lord’s church is knowing that we do not have to face life alone. God has placed Christians together so that we can strengthen, encourage, comfort, and help one another. Paul wrote, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians…

Do You Have the Grace of Giving?

[417 words] In many of the letters in the New Testament we find examples of people being corrected and encouraged to repent of their sinful behavior. This even includes entire churches like those found in the book of Revelation chapter two and three. Very rarely do we see a person or church that is held…

Condescend to Men of Low Estate

[322 words] In chapter seven of his book Balance: A Tried and Tested Formula for Church Growth, Ira North points us to the importance of helping the poor, the downtrodden, and the “lowly.” Brother North quotes Romans 12:16 (KJV) which says, “Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things but…

The Best Things To Give

[45 words] – To a friend: loyalty– To an enemy: forgiveness– To a stranger: kindness– To your neighbor: peace– To your boss: service– To a child: good example– To your father: respect– To your mother: gratitude– To your spouse: devotion– To all men: charity– To God: your life Author Unknown…