Give Generously to the Poor

Scripture:

Deuteronomy 15:10 "Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do".

Observation:

God cares about the poor. It is demonstrated all through the Bible. He wants His children to take care of the poor. In this scripture, He shows us that He not only wants us to give to the poor, but to give generously and not grudgingly.

Application:

Many times today we see people in need, but are very reluctant to give. We talk about how that person could have a job if they wanted to or how they are abusing the system. We talk about not giving to them unless we give them a financial seminar. The Bible tells us to give generously to the poor and not grudgingly. As believers, we should be givers to God and to the poor. This doesn't sit right in people's hearts today because we are taught that people are poor because they have made bad decisions or something like that. We talk about "enabling" that person by giving to them. The word of God says "give generously" to them. There is a blessing to be received when you give to the poor

Prayer:

Father, let me be a giver to the poor. You love the poor and your heart is constantly with them in the Word of God. Help me to be more like You in this area. Teach me not to give grudgingly to the poor, but to help them with a clear heart.

Your Son,
Jeff