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Post by woolieface on Jan 4, 2016 5:26:43 GMT
That would depend on guidance and discernment from the Holy Spirit. Not easy, but truth never is...... Those 3 examples are good, but there are many more. In each and every instance, the question of faith is the determining factor in His response. We are to serve our fellow man, no doubt. But we are not to a slave to Mankind, working ourselves to death so they can remain well fed and faithless. If we can only do one thing, it is to show them that faith in God WILL provide them ALL things, for it is written. One of my favorites wasn't mentioned in that piece, it was when Jesus said, "No" and then changed His mind. It always makes me stop and think about how much we must be like our Creator at times.......... Matthew 15:21-28 www.goodnews.ie/canaanite.shtmlI didn't take it that Jesus said no He said nothing at all .His statement was he was sent to the house of Israel .Then upon the woman showing great faith he made the exception of including those of faith also. Haven't ever looked at it but this may be the start of those not of the house of Israel being accepted because of faith alone . It's one of my favorite parts in the Bible, actually. He said what He did because it was true...He came for the house of Israel, but He knew what she would respond. How would our worldly people today respond? With offense and indignation? "What? I'm not GOOD enough?" But she didn't....she just had faith and knew that He was the answer to her prayers. No pride, no uppity hurt feelings, just a humble acknowledgement of the truth but hope nonetheless. THAT is what He was talking about when he told us to come to Him like little children...no prideful bs..just hope and faith. |
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Post by whereiwant2b on Jan 4, 2016 16:15:43 GMT
Well as the article states, Jesus came to preach the Good News...that He was the salvation of the world. He had to do that and that meant leaving one village and going to the next. I don't think we can say that we must walk away to do some greater good. We are the hands and the feet and mouths that the Holy Spirit works through. If we do not reach out and care for "the least of these", who will? But the question left out of that answer is who the 'these' is. Even in the parable of the good Samaritan, the 'neighbor' was the victim who needed help, not the robber who might want what another had. For example, and one that happen locally, a homeless person killed a resident Catholic priest in the church residence. Now was this person, before he actually did anything, to be treated with caution because he might be dangerous or was he to be welcomed along with any potential danger? |
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Post by woolieface on Jan 4, 2016 17:47:14 GMT
Well as the article states, Jesus came to preach the Good News...that He was the salvation of the world. He had to do that and that meant leaving one village and going to the next. I don't think we can say that we must walk away to do some greater good. We are the hands and the feet and mouths that the Holy Spirit works through. If we do not reach out and care for "the least of these", who will? But the question left out of that answer is who the 'these' is. Even in the parable of the good Samaritan, the 'neighbor' was the victim who needed help, not the robber who might want what another had. For example, and one that happen locally, a homeless person killed a resident Catholic priest in the church residence. Now was this person, before he actually did anything, to be treated with caution because he might be dangerous or was he to be welcomed along with any potential danger? I think, really, our conscience answers who the least of these is when we see them. The robber didn't ask for anything...he took it by force. We can't always know who is honest and who isn't, maybe... but it's better to be a sucker for the dishonest than to answer to the Lord why we didn't help someone truly in need. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2016 0:22:45 GMT
To me the "least of these" are they who offer you little. "They" are the ones who cross your path who need assistance, a kind word, a helping hand. "These" have little to nothing with which to repay.
You can say I am wrong but this phrase also pertains to animals. In their eyes I see innocence, I see love, I see purity.
Treat all those who cross your path, who mean you no harm, with as much kindness of you can. Raise and dispatch animals humanely and with respect. Treat your fellow man as you would be treated.
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