hello can you do this? thank a lot! DEVOTIONAL The Jews were to give special care to widows, orphans, and the poor. In fact, part of their tithe provided for those in need (Deut. 14-28-29). This special care for the poor was passed from the Jews to the church. In Acts 6, the early church selected seven men to care for a large population of widows – providing food for them. In Galatians 2:9-10, when the apostles gave Paul and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, they urged them to go to the Gentiles with the gospel but also for them to remember the poor. James, Christ’s brother, also taught the need for caring for widows in James 1:27. He said, “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father in this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” True saving faith provides for those in distress (Matt. 25:32-46). Women lost their husbands for a variety of reasons such as the danger of travel, disease, war, and a host of other things. In those days, there was no government assistance and widows were an especially vulnerable class. Without their husbands, they often had to turn to begging or prostitution. Therefore, the church gave great attention to this neglected class, and in 1Timothy 5, Paul instructs the church on how to take care for them. Many of these principles do not just apply to widows, but single moms, divorcees, trafficking victims, and anybody else in desperate need. As we consider this mercy ministry, it is important to consider that God promises tremendous blessing to those who care for the needy. Proverbs 19:17 says, “The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.” In addition, in Deuteronomy 14:29, God promised to bless the work of Israel’s hands as they provided for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow. In light of this, share your opinions on the following: Should companies pursue mercy ministry? What are the advantages and disadvantages? _______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ In what ways can companies pursue mercy ministry? _______________________________________________________________________
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DEVOTIONAL
The Jews were to give special care to widows, orphans, and the poor. In fact, part of
their tithe provided for those in need (Deut. 14-28-29). This special care for the poor
was passed from the Jews to the church. In Acts 6, the early church selected seven men
to care for a large population of widows – providing food for them. In Galatians 2:9-10,
when the apostles gave Paul and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, they urged them
to go to the Gentiles with the gospel but also for them to remember the poor. James,
Christ’s brother, also taught the need for caring for widows in James 1:27. He said,
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father in this: to care for orphans and
widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” True saving
faith provides for those in distress (Matt. 25:32-46).
Women lost their husbands for a variety of reasons such as the danger of travel, disease,
war, and a host of other things. In those days, there was no government assistance and
widows were an especially vulnerable class. Without their husbands, they often had to
turn to begging or prostitution. Therefore, the church gave great attention to this
neglected class, and in 1Timothy 5, Paul instructs the church on how to take care for
them. Many of these principles do not just apply to widows, but single moms, divorcees,
trafficking victims, and anybody else in desperate need.
As we consider this mercy ministry, it is important to consider that God promises
tremendous blessing to those who care for the needy. Proverbs 19:17 says, “The one
who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good
deed.” In addition, in Deuteronomy 14:29, God promised to bless the work of Israel’s
hands as they provided for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow.
In light of this, share your opinions on the following:
Should companies pursue mercy ministry? What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
_______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
In what ways can companies pursue mercy ministry?
_______________________________________________________________________
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