Comments on: How Should We Begin Giving to the Poor? http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/ True Financial Freedom Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rachel http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-211316 Rachel Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:34:41 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-211316 I loved what you said about taking a leap of faith and giving more. Sometimes that's what it takes. To give as God commands us to and let Him provide for our needs as He has promised. I always think about the verse that says "Seek God First..." Giving is found so many times in the Bible, and obviously, it is very important to God. As Christians, it should be equally important to us. After all, we are suppose to be gaining treasures in heaven and not working so much for treasures here on earth. I have a website called whatsmypart.com and it is all about giving. I know God calls us all to give in different ways, and I know in my experience that living to give more has made my relationship with God and my life so much better. Great Post! I loved what you said about taking a leap of faith and giving more. Sometimes that’s what it takes. To give as God commands us to and let Him provide for our needs as He has promised. I always think about the verse that says “Seek God First…” Giving is found so many times in the Bible, and obviously, it is very important to God. As Christians, it should be equally important to us. After all, we are suppose to be gaining treasures in heaven and not working so much for treasures here on earth. I have a website called whatsmypart.com and it is all about giving. I know God calls us all to give in different ways, and I know in my experience that living to give more has made my relationship with God and my life so much better. Great Post!

]]> By: FinancialBondage http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-2409 FinancialBondage Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:26:14 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-2409 I feel torn on giving poor people cash. If they are using drugs or drinking, then giving them cash is not helping them. Giving them food water or clothing is helpful and hopefully its less likely they can use that in the wrong way. I feel torn on giving poor people cash. If they are using drugs or drinking, then giving them cash is not helping them. Giving them food water or clothing is helpful and hopefully its less likely they can use that in the wrong way.

]]> By: -> Overcoming Barriers To Giving | Bible Money Matters http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-1369 -> Overcoming Barriers To Giving | Bible Money Matters Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:14:56 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-1369 [...] Matthew 25:40 we learn that gifts given to the needy are also gifts that are given to Jesus.  The answer goes on to explain that once you are a [...] [...] Matthew 25:40 we learn that gifts given to the needy are also gifts that are given to Jesus.  The answer goes on to explain that once you are a [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-773 Jason Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:05:14 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-773 Jason, I like the gift card idea. Yes, there are some people with real hurts. We can be a light to them. Thanks for your comments. Jason, I like the gift card idea. Yes, there are some people with real hurts. We can be a light to them. Thanks for your comments.

]]> By: Jason @ Redeeming Riches http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Jason @ Redeeming Riches Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:42:31 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-721 Good post and great questions to be asking. I'm like you in terms of getting a conviction to help the poor, but struggling with how to help. I think there's a difference between "relief" (i.e. giving money) and "development" (i.e. teaching job skills etc) to help the poor and I think it takes wisdom in knowing which to provide to whom. I did a post on this a while back and there were some great responses in the comment section http://ow.ly/wZxN One idea I liked was to give gift cards to McDonalds or some other restaurant - that way there's no worries about buying alcohol. The bottom line is that they are real souls with some real hurts and issues and they need Christ like we all do. Sometimes I forget that apart from God's grace I'd be in the same boat. Thankfully God has redeemed me to be a son -that should be motivation enough to help others and point them to Jesus. Jason @ Redeeming Riches "Restore Your Money - Renew Your Mind" .-= Jason @ Redeeming Riches´s last blog ..<a href="http://redeemingriches.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/why-you-need-a-larger-view-of-your-money-and-so-do-i/" rel="nofollow">Why You Need a Larger View of Your Money (And So Do I)!</a> =-. Good post and great questions to be asking. I’m like you in terms of getting a conviction to help the poor, but struggling with how to help.

I think there’s a difference between “relief” (i.e. giving money) and “development” (i.e. teaching job skills etc) to help the poor and I think it takes wisdom in knowing which to provide to whom.

I did a post on this a while back and there were some great responses in the comment section http://ow.ly/wZxN

One idea I liked was to give gift cards to McDonalds or some other restaurant – that way there’s no worries about buying alcohol.

The bottom line is that they are real souls with some real hurts and issues and they need Christ like we all do.

Sometimes I forget that apart from God’s grace I’d be in the same boat. Thankfully God has redeemed me to be a son -that should be motivation enough to help others and point them to Jesus.

Jason @ Redeeming Riches
“Restore Your Money – Renew Your Mind”
.-= Jason @ Redeeming Riches´s last blog ..Why You Need a Larger View of Your Money (And So Do I)! =-.

]]> By: Jason http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Jason Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:05:25 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-719 Thanks for the tips! You actually made me think of an opportunity I have in which I can volunteer at a local food bank through my employeer! Thanks for the tips! You actually made me think of an opportunity I have in which I can volunteer at a local food bank through my employeer!

]]> By: threadbndr http://www.onemoneydesign.com/how-should-we-begin-giving-to-the-poor/comment-page-1/#comment-715 threadbndr Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:57:48 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3263#comment-715 I've chosen A and B. I donate goods to the local foodbank and have made cash donations to our local shelter. Our church also cooks 'outreach' meals and I try to contribute baked goods each month. I’ve chosen A and B. I donate goods to the local foodbank and have made cash donations to our local shelter. Our church also cooks ‘outreach’ meals and I try to contribute baked goods each month.

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