chloe_fantastic Posted March 22, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 868 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 221 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/09/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/17/1981 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Luke 3:11 ESV And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Proverbs 28:27 ESV Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. Matthew 25:35 ESV For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, We're all familiar with the command to feed the hungry. What I want to know is, is this command unconditional? What I mean is, are we to still provide food to those who are able to feed themselves, but won't, like someone who refuses to get a job when they could? How about those who already receive assistance of some kind, but do the wrong thing with it, like people who get welfare and buy cigarettes with it instead of food? This comes to mind..... 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. But it's written to the church. Should this verse then only be applied to those who are in Christ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Agapelove Posted March 22, 2014 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 133 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 43 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/07/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/13/1968 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Dear Sister... I help feed the poor and do a little meals on wheels car run on a Sunday. I know that one of the people I help has money, but he does not have the correct cooking facilities for a Sunday roast lunch, I do not think about the money aspect really, you kind of will know who needs some food in their stomach? If a person has enough food to spare then why not offer your childrens friends a meal, or you could invite people to lunch from church. I think that God calls a much needed situation to a persons heart, maybe to clothe - feed- or simply give a little hello and share a coffee with someone who is lonely. Some people really need a friendly smile from time to time. Can I ask if a situation has come into your life regarding this food issue? Love & Blessings Sis Agape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.76 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.97 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted March 23, 2014 This comes to mind..... 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. But it's written to the church. Should this verse then only be applied to those who are in Christ? Is it loving for those who are truly in need for our resources to be given to those abusing the generosity of others or "the state"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgyver Posted March 31, 2014 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 321 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 80 Days Won: 2 Joined: 11/28/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/03/1957 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You ask a good question.... For me personally, it's really quite simple. If someone asks for help I will give it, and if they "ask amiss" or use it for something other than what was intended...well, I figure that is between them and the Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,989 Topics Per Day: 0.49 Content Count: 48,687 Content Per Day: 11.89 Reputation: 30,342 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 1, 2014 Luke 3:11 ESV And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Proverbs 28:27 ESV Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. Matthew 25:35 ESV For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, We're all familiar with the command to feed the hungry. What I want to know is, is this command unconditional? What I mean is, are we to still provide food to those who are able to feed themselves, but won't, like someone who refuses to get a job when they could? How about those who already receive assistance of some kind, but do the wrong thing with it, like people who get welfare and buy cigarettes with it instead of food? This comes to mind..... 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. But it's written to the church. Should this verse then only be applied to those who are in Christ? If you are talking about those who hold up a cardboard sign on the street I usually do not give to them.I know that there are alot of agencies and resources for those people.They can use their EBT cards for things they can eat.I might give them a bottle of water or a gift certificate for a burger but never cash.I do know that many,many are abusing the system.They are very dishonest.That is making it alot harder for those who are definately disabled and need the services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,989 Topics Per Day: 0.49 Content Count: 48,687 Content Per Day: 11.89 Reputation: 30,342 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 1, 2014 You ask a good question.... For me personally, it's really quite simple. If someone asks for help I will give it, and if they "ask amiss" or use it for something other than what was intended...well, I figure that is between them and the Lord. That is a good attitute to have as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwood Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 285 Content Per Day: 0.08 Reputation: 61 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/30/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted April 1, 2014 I never met a Christian who was unwilling to own 2 coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_fantastic Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 868 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 221 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/09/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/17/1981 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Atwood, can you elaborate on what you've said and how it applies to the OP? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncn Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Graduated to Heaven Followers: 6 Topic Count: 406 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 5,248 Content Per Day: 1.14 Reputation: 1,337 Days Won: 67 Joined: 08/07/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted April 1, 2014 I never met a Christian who was unwilling to own 2 coats. When I was homeless, (thirty years) I would have had no need for two coats and I was a Christian. So you have just met one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikphilly Posted April 1, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 96 Topic Count: 304 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 18,097 Content Per Day: 4.65 Reputation: 27,776 Days Won: 327 Joined: 08/03/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted April 1, 2014 Blessings chloe...... God Bless you ,dear Sister....I would have to agree with McGyver,for me personally ,,,,,I would give(if so directed or moved by the Holy Spirit)to do so & the what the recipient does with what I have given is between them & the Lord. I will say to you on so many occasions I have felt compelled by the Spirit to give(even but a dollar if that is all I had)to a person that clearly looked high on drugs or drink & my better judgement would tell me that they will just get high with the money (offer them food & they usually will refuse)......but in obedience I have approached many such as these,with a dollar in hand & it was but an opportunity that God put in front of me to tell them that Jesus loves them.......I have witnessed so many brought to tears & convicted by the Holy spirit and so a seed was planted,or watered as we are just the laborers in Gods vast Harvest Field,,,,,,,,Pray chloe,for the Holy Spirit to lead you & the Lord directs our footsteps in directions our logical mind would not take us. Praise & Glory to God,may we nourish a mans spirit in the Name of Jesus!.......................... With love-in Christ,Kwik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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