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“I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me” (v. 45). Ouch. To me that is like a stinging, unexpected slap in the face. Like many of you, I’ve heard that passage taught on numerous occasions. I’ve left convicted, but haven’t taken it literally. We see it as a fresh perspective on poverty
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Sinclair B. Ferguson • The Whole Christ
Unity and Diversity in Christ: Interpreting Paul in Context: Collected Essays
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Both the Old and New Testaments indicate that caring for the poor is one of the primary indicators of saving faith (Isa. 58:1–12; 1 John 3:17–18). Doing nothing is simply not an option for a follower of Jesus Christ.
Kelly M. Kapic • Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream
What specifically is your poverty alleviation ministry doing to address broken systems?
Kelly M. Kapic • A Field Guide to Becoming Whole: Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries
The key is to know where we are, and whose we are, and where we’re headed, and not be surprised by the burdens of the road.