- The apostle Paul said he was “forward” or eager to “remember the poor” (Gal. 2:10). Would you say that this is true of you?
- Agur, son of Jakeh, asked God to give him “neither poverty nor riches” (Prov. 30:8). Do you specifically do the same?
- Moses gave a warning not to be “tight-fisted” towards a “poor man among your brothers,” but rather to be “open-handed” (Deut. 15:7NIV). Which alternative would accurately apply to you?
- Jesus said, “You can help the poor any time you want” (Mark 14:7). When was the last time you “wanted” to help?
- James wrote, “The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position, but the one who is rich should take pride in his low position.” Whichever you are, how do you demonstrate this in an effective way?
- Jesus tells us that when we “give a luncheon, or dinner,” we must “invite the poor” (Luke 14:13). When was the last time you did that?
- The Israelites were told, “Do not deny justice to your poor” (Exo. 23:6). What application does this have to you as a member of Israel of the Spirit today?
- Job claimed that for fear of God’s splendor he had not “denied the desires of the poor” (31:16,23). Would you make the same claim?
- Moses commanded “pay [a hired person] his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and is counting on it” (Deut. 24:14). Do you follow this same moral principle today?
- Jesus’ instruction was, “When you give to the poor and needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” Is that true of you?
The Origin of the Organic World – Part One