Most of us think fasting is about food. But the prophet Isaiah calls for TRUE fasting. It is to undo injustice and oppression. It is to feed and clothe poor people. Continue reading “True Fasting”
Category: poor people
Love your Enemies
In our day, cultures are increasingly based on hatred and rage. But the Lord Jesus Christ commands us to love our enemies. And bless them. Continue reading “Love your Enemies”
Open your hand to the poor
In our day, some Christians have contempt for poor people and refuse to give them money. However, the Book of Deuteronomy commands us to be very generous to them. Continue reading “Open your hand to the poor”
Sharing a meal with the poor
Would you like to have a great spiritual experience? Go find a poor person and eat a meal together! Continue reading “Sharing a meal with the poor”
Sell what you have and give to the poor
Many of us Christians wonder how much money we should give money to poor people. The Lord Jesus provides a very clear answer. Continue reading “Sell what you have and give to the poor”
Give to everyone who asks you
Most of us Christians wonder whether we should give money to beggars. The Lord Jesus provides a very clear answer. Continue reading “Give to everyone who asks you”
Lavishly giving to poor people
Godly people give money to the poor. They are gracious and generous to the poor, as we learn in Psalm 112. Continue reading “Lavishly giving to poor people”
The joys of those who are kind to the poor
Do you want more joy? More blessings from the LORD? Go find some poor people and be kind to them! Continue reading “The joys of those who are kind to the poor”
Isaiah calls for True Fasting
People were keeping their religious obligations and even fasting. But they were corrupt and oppressed their employees. Isaiah called them to True Fasting. Continue reading “Isaiah calls for True Fasting”