Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor (Proverbs 21:13)
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Oy vey! You really don't know me, do you? lol
How I live ought to come out in discussions, wise words, and acts? And because of whatever you see in my discussions, words and acts, you can tell I love the world, love money, and have wrong values? Really really?
So, here are my next questions:
1. How has God gifted you to watch my acts? After all, we're both on the Internet talking to each other and obviously live no where remotely close to each other to see any acts -- right or wrong. So, how did God give you the gift of remote-sight?
2. I love the world? I'm repressing a good belly laugh over this one. I'm disabled! I go out into "the world" once a week to go grocery shopping! Big extra outing this week. Woohoo! We went out yesterday to get a new cushion made for my recliner, because it's the only chair that saves my bad back and it broke. It has a lifetime guarantee, so for the cost of labor, as long as I got all the parts replaced, they'd fix it for me -- except for the cushion. We went to Fabric Row to have a guy make a new cushion, so I won't spend the rest of my life sitting on the springs. I'm such a heathen for that lascivious lifestyle, ain't I? lol
3. I love money? Well, I don't hate it. I don't have much of it either, but that's fine. God's taking care of us. But you should know this since God has gifted you with remote-sight, which means he's added something to his word specifically for you and you alone. Whoa! Impressive.
Well, it would be, if you weren't so full of yourself that you actually think you know better and so much more than every other Christian.
And this is why you're on ignore. I forget sometimes, so check people out that I've ignored, just to make sure I wasn't having some minor hissy-fit when I chose to ignore them. Nope, in your case, it wasn't a hissy-fit. It's that you have your own self-righteousness so can't help anyone else. You're in a useless spot -- thinking you have something to give, when your cup is empty.
How I live ought to come out in discussions, wise words, and acts? And because of whatever you see in my discussions, words and acts, you can tell I love the world, love money, and have wrong values? Really really?
So, here are my next questions:
1. How has God gifted you to watch my acts? After all, we're both on the Internet talking to each other and obviously live no where remotely close to each other to see any acts -- right or wrong. So, how did God give you the gift of remote-sight?
2. I love the world? I'm repressing a good belly laugh over this one. I'm disabled! I go out into "the world" once a week to go grocery shopping! Big extra outing this week. Woohoo! We went out yesterday to get a new cushion made for my recliner, because it's the only chair that saves my bad back and it broke. It has a lifetime guarantee, so for the cost of labor, as long as I got all the parts replaced, they'd fix it for me -- except for the cushion. We went to Fabric Row to have a guy make a new cushion, so I won't spend the rest of my life sitting on the springs. I'm such a heathen for that lascivious lifestyle, ain't I? lol
3. I love money? Well, I don't hate it. I don't have much of it either, but that's fine. God's taking care of us. But you should know this since God has gifted you with remote-sight, which means he's added something to his word specifically for you and you alone. Whoa! Impressive.
Well, it would be, if you weren't so full of yourself that you actually think you know better and so much more than every other Christian.
And this is why you're on ignore. I forget sometimes, so check people out that I've ignored, just to make sure I wasn't having some minor hissy-fit when I chose to ignore them. Nope, in your case, it wasn't a hissy-fit. It's that you have your own self-righteousness so can't help anyone else. You're in a useless spot -- thinking you have something to give, when your cup is empty.
it's kinda sad how much of this thread is backbiting, and how little is concern for the poor 
can we please get over ourselves? we know how to forgive one another, for sure! so let's look over offenses.
we can't always give money, and money isn't always what's needed.
when someone asks you for help and says they want it to buy some food, if you are apprehensive that they are trying to scam you so they can buy alcohol or drugs, or that they are actually collecting money as part of some "panhandling ring" have you ever considered actually buying them some food, instead of giving out $$?
i think that talking to people in need and finding out exactly what you can do to help them, and then doing that as you can, instead of just tossing money at the problem, is closer to 'hearing the cry of the poor' than just writing a check to a charity organization.
wherever you live, there are homeless people and poor people and people who need help but don't know how to help themselves in your town. shouldn't we be helping our neighbors before sending our money away to halfway across the world or who-knows-where ?
there is another proverb -
can we please get over ourselves? we know how to forgive one another, for sure! so let's look over offenses.
we can't always give money, and money isn't always what's needed.
when someone asks you for help and says they want it to buy some food, if you are apprehensive that they are trying to scam you so they can buy alcohol or drugs, or that they are actually collecting money as part of some "panhandling ring" have you ever considered actually buying them some food, instead of giving out $$?
i think that talking to people in need and finding out exactly what you can do to help them, and then doing that as you can, instead of just tossing money at the problem, is closer to 'hearing the cry of the poor' than just writing a check to a charity organization.
wherever you live, there are homeless people and poor people and people who need help but don't know how to help themselves in your town. shouldn't we be helping our neighbors before sending our money away to halfway across the world or who-knows-where ?
there is another proverb -
Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative's house when disaster strikes you -
- better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
(Proverb 27:10)
and do not go to your relative's house when disaster strikes you -
- better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
(Proverb 27:10)
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How could you tell from that distance you have? That is the problem! You're so far away from God you look at others as if they're all ants, and you high above them. Wrong view all around, so you're the one too far away from God to judge others. And that's how I can tell -- you consistently judge wrong. Not minorly wrong but 180 degrees from right!
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If this had anything to do with helping the poor, why not go with the discussion just had on how to help the poor, instead o pointing fingers at everyone else for not? The finger pointing was on the OP. Personally, I found no purpose in proclaiming "I help the poor, I help the poor" because this dude is already under the assumption "today's Christians" aren't Christians. So, I turned the tables around and asked did he? Instead of a straight answer, I was given more condemnation and for stuff I don't do!
This is what this dude does -- condemns. He doesn't even wait to condemn any particular person after something they said, he goes so far as to condemn specific people on this board in threads that person doesn't even necessarily see.
I don't put up with holier-than-thous, and yet I was checking to see if this dude maybe wasn't. He is! This wasn't exhortation, it was condemnation. I've got nothing that he can see to be condemned for. No guilt on my part. Anger, for daring to assume all others are condemnable.
But, hey, thanks for reminding me what mammon was. I'm just used to calling it money. lol
This is what this dude does -- condemns. He doesn't even wait to condemn any particular person after something they said, he goes so far as to condemn specific people on this board in threads that person doesn't even necessarily see.
I don't put up with holier-than-thous, and yet I was checking to see if this dude maybe wasn't. He is! This wasn't exhortation, it was condemnation. I've got nothing that he can see to be condemned for. No guilt on my part. Anger, for daring to assume all others are condemnable.
But, hey, thanks for reminding me what mammon was. I'm just used to calling it money. lol
it's kinda sad how much of this thread is backbiting, and how little is concern for the poor
can we please get over ourselves? we know how to forgive one another, for sure! so let's look over offenses.
we can't always give money, and money isn't always what's needed.
when someone asks you for help and says they want it to buy some food, if you are apprehensive that they are trying to scam you so they can buy alcohol or drugs, or that they are actually collecting money as part of some "panhandling ring" have you ever considered actually buying them some food, instead of giving out $$?
i think that talking to people in need and finding out exactly what you can do to help them, and then doing that as you can, instead of just tossing money at the problem, is closer to 'hearing the cry of the poor' than just writing a check to a charity organization.
wherever you live, there are homeless people and poor people and people who need help but don't know how to help themselves in your town. shouldn't we be helping our neighbors before sending our money away to halfway across the world or who-knows-where ?
there is another proverb -
can we please get over ourselves? we know how to forgive one another, for sure! so let's look over offenses.
we can't always give money, and money isn't always what's needed.
when someone asks you for help and says they want it to buy some food, if you are apprehensive that they are trying to scam you so they can buy alcohol or drugs, or that they are actually collecting money as part of some "panhandling ring" have you ever considered actually buying them some food, instead of giving out $$?
i think that talking to people in need and finding out exactly what you can do to help them, and then doing that as you can, instead of just tossing money at the problem, is closer to 'hearing the cry of the poor' than just writing a check to a charity organization.
wherever you live, there are homeless people and poor people and people who need help but don't know how to help themselves in your town. shouldn't we be helping our neighbors before sending our money away to halfway across the world or who-knows-where ?
there is another proverb -
Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative's house when disaster strikes you -
- better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
(Proverb 27:10)
and do not go to your relative's house when disaster strikes you -
- better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
(Proverb 27:10)
Luke 10:30-37
30And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
A loaf of french bread costs $1.50 at wal-mart, a bag of fruit is cheap, and water is plentiful. We all have an extra blanket or 2 and spare clothing. Homeless people will not refuse these things, and not all homeless people are drug and alcohol addicted people. Some have had a pretty bad hand dealt to them. Some without family and friends to pick them up. Some with no opportunity. Some cast out by heartless people. Perhaps we may want to visit them privately and share some food or blankets with them? You can find them in parks, under freeway overpasses, and walking the streets.
Matthew 6:1-4
1“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Then you are looking through the wrong eyes. You only see what you want to see to make yourself seem righteous. what makes you so righteous and so condemning towards others exactly? I have not seen any righteousness nor Godly wisdom from you just self righteousness arrogance judgmental and hypocritical accusations. Jesus said you would know ppl by their fruit and you may not realize it or care but your fruit is as clear as day. you are the blind leading the blind the false teachers and preachers that was prophesied to come the lovers of ones self I can keep going but I think I made my point.
You speak of God yet you don't know him, you preach of goodness and holiness but you know nothing of such things and are deceived by satan just as the pharisee's were.
You speak of God yet you don't know him, you preach of goodness and holiness but you know nothing of such things and are deceived by satan just as the pharisee's were.
Isaiah 3 As For my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. Oh my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.......the Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients(elders,leaders) of His people, and the princes thereof: for you have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.(is this not the case today?)
What mean you beat My people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? Says the Lord God of hosts.
You see? Some things never change!
What mean you beat My people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? Says the Lord God of hosts.
You see? Some things never change!
M
Anybody can get on a forum a find scripture to post from the law or even the New testament and act as if others are not yielding to the truth as they should...In most cases on these forums its done only to try to bring guilt to those God is trying to teach to walk in the Spirit, free from guilt...In most cases its a work of satan (the accuser) not the Holy Spirit (the comforter) ..
S
I give to the poor whenever possible.
But I am allowed to make my own good judgements if I like on who I donate too.
I agree with Mitspa.
When your heart gives to the poor in love.
You dont start a thread about it boasting and making us all feel like we do nothing.
To the OP...you do not know what we do.
Far as the cries of the poor...yes they surely do.
But I have heard many cries as well from panhandlers....whose cries can win an academy award...all the way to the liquor store with our compassions.
I always give....if I possibly can...
But the attitude of the OP
Leaves bitter taste in our mouths.
If he judges me for not donating when he hasnt a clue.
I shall judge him...for not quite caring for others as much as he says. Good day
But I am allowed to make my own good judgements if I like on who I donate too.
I agree with Mitspa.
When your heart gives to the poor in love.
You dont start a thread about it boasting and making us all feel like we do nothing.
To the OP...you do not know what we do.
Far as the cries of the poor...yes they surely do.
But I have heard many cries as well from panhandlers....whose cries can win an academy award...all the way to the liquor store with our compassions.
I always give....if I possibly can...
But the attitude of the OP
Leaves bitter taste in our mouths.
If he judges me for not donating when he hasnt a clue.
I shall judge him...for not quite caring for others as much as he says. Good day
i cant really afford to read much of long threads, but as in some other posts i think problem is aggravated due to language barriers. mikko isnt a native engl.speaker, as a no.of other members here are, n i often cant reply anymore when a thread moves too fast evn when an idea strugles to be expressed, n the time constraints. for one is he familiar wd words like smart aleck..many (americans) perhaps assume we undrstsnd n process things the same level n speed..no offense.
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